Finningham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Finningham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Finningham
Finningham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated about 7.5 miles north of Stowmarket and 16 miles from Ipswich. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 480, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting.
Population: 491 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Finningham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Finningham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Finningham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Finningham.
- - Riverside Gislingham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HY
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03856 - Condition 3 (Scheme of Surface Water Drainage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Knock O Ronald Church Meadow Gislingham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JU
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Silver Birch - Reduce height by 3 meters and reduce sides by 1-1.5 meters to maintain the shape T2 Silver Birch - Reduce height by 3 meters a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Paddocks Walsham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JE
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Works to a Sycamore to coppice the Sycamore.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage Church Lane Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JB
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 - Walnut tree to be crown reduced by 2 meters all over keeping a balanced crown T2 - Walnut tree to be crown reduced by 2 meters all over kee
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Lautrec Gislingham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HY
Householder application - Replacement windows, replacement / refurbishment of fascias and soffits, re-cladding of dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - The Paddocks Walsham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JE
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - The oak tree (T1) 1. Remove dead wood, including a large hung-up limb which is currently detached from the tree but not in danger of falling (in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Drivers Farm Gislingham Road Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JA
Application for Listed Building Consent - Restore lath lime plaster panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-16
View full details - - Martins Church Lane Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JB
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Oak tree, reduce the canopy of the tree to previous pruning point by approx. 1.5-2m, remove low branch on west side of stem that is encroachi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-21
View full details - - Amberley Church Lane Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4JB
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - - Reduce the height of 1 No. Beech (T1) by 2-3m, bring in the lateral branches and remove some of the lower limbs, deadwood and hanging branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Land South Of White Horse PH Station Road Finningham Suffolk
Application for Outline Planning Permission (all Matters Reserved) Town and Country Planning 1990 (as amended - Erection of 2no detached bungalows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Yeoman House Church Green Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HU
Erection of timber framed cartlodge (following the demolition of existing outbuilding).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - The Cottage Church Green Finningham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HU
Householder application - Erection of single storey side garden room extension (following demolition of existing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Finningham in Suffolk
Finningham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated about 7.5 miles north of Stowmarket and 16 miles from Ipswich. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 480, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 491 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Finningham a particularly low-crime area.
Finningham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Finningham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finningham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Finningham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Finningham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Finningham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Finningham were tree works (6), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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