Fornham All Saints, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fornham All Saints, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fornham All Saints are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 796 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fornham All Saints.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fornham All Saints.
- 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 Fornham All Saints based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Fornham All Saints.
- - 17 Rectory Meadow Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JR
Trees in a conservation area notification - one conifer (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 18 Rectory Meadow Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JR
Trees in a conservation area notification - one conifer (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-03
View full details - - 2 Golton Cottages The Street Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JN
Householder planning application - a. first floor side extension b. roof tiles to conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 8 Forge End Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JS
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Cherry (on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 9 Chestnut Close Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6LH
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Acacia (6 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-28
View full details - - Ashnola House Tut Hill Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6LD
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Bay (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to five metres b. two Hazel (T2 and T3 on plan) coppice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Briar Cottage 25 Hengrave Road Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Hawthorn (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - Cleves Cottage 24 Hengrave Road Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Atlas Cedar (T1 on plan) reduce lower limbs nearest to house by three metres and reduce upper branches to shape; b. one Silver Birch (T 2 on plan) ov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 6 Pound Meadow Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JL
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Arden House The Street Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JW
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Silver birch (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Fornham All Saints in Suffolk
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fornham All Saints a particularly low-crime area.
Fornham All Saints has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hengrave, Fornham All Saints. 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.
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Planning Activity in Fornham All Saints
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Fornham All Saints. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fornham All Saints may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Fornham All Saints take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Fornham All Saints were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Fornham St Genevieve planning applications
- Hengrave planning applications
- Fornham St Martin planning applications
- Timworth Green planning applications
- Flempton planning applications
- Culford planning applications
- Westley planning applications
- Timworth planning applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.