How long do planning decisions take near Ford's Green?

The average planning decision time near Ford's Green is 64 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 Ford's Green?

The planning approval rate near Ford's Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ford's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Ford's Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ford's Green?

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Ford's Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ford's Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ford's Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ford's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ford's Green.

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 Ford's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ford's Green.

- The Forge Fords Green Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4QG
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of central heating system.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Ford's Green in Suffolk

Ford's Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Ford's Green show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Ford's Green a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ford's Green 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 Ford's Green

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ford's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ford's Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Ford's Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ford's Green were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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