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Planning in Fornham All Saints

Approved
100%
16 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fornham All Saints in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Fornham All Saints

Postcode districts

IP28 253 applications in the last 12 monthsIP32 71 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Suffolk Council

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About Fornham All Saints

Fornham All Saints is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Suffolk, within the West Suffolk district. Situated just north-northwest of Bury St Edmunds and 500 meters west of Fornham St Genevieve, it forms part of a trio of interconnected villages along the River Lark, alongside Fornham St Genevieve and Fornham St Martin. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 796 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.

Property prices in Fornham All Saints show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fornham All Saints area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fornham All Saints a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fornham All Saints 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fornham All Saints, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Fornham All Saints. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fornham All Saints?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Fornham All Saints. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fornham All Saints?
The average planning decision time near Fornham All Saints is 57 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 Fornham All Saints?
The planning approval rate near Fornham All Saints is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fornham All Saints?
The most common type of planning application near Fornham All Saints is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fornham All Saints?
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