How long do planning decisions take near Flempton?

The average planning decision time near Flempton is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Flempton?

The planning approval rate near Flempton is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Flempton?

The most common type of planning application near Flempton is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Flempton?

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Flempton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Flempton, Suffolk.

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About Flempton

Flempton is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, positioned along the A1101 road, approximately 5 miles northwest of Bury St Edmunds. This charming locality offers potential opportunities for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to a larger urban centre.

Population: 155 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Flempton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flempton.

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 Flempton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Flempton.

- Flempton Barns, Beadles Barn Bury Road Flempton Suffolk IP28 6EG
Planning application - one dwelling and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
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- New Dwelling Adjacent To Candlemas Bury Road Flempton Suffolk IP28 6EQ
Planning application - installation of car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
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- The Greyhound The Green Flempton Suffolk IP28 6EL
Application to discharge conditions 3 (details of gates) and 4 (soft landscaping) of DC/24/0841/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Flempton in Suffolk

Property prices in Flempton show an average sale price of £338,147, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Flempton a particularly low-crime area.

Flempton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Stow and Culford Park, Hengrave, Flempton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Flempton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lackford Lakes SSSI, Breckland Forest SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breckland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Flempton

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Flempton. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Flempton.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Flempton were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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