Fornham St Genevieve, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fornham St Genevieve, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fornham St Genevieve are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fornham St Genevieve
Fornham St Genevieve is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled by the River Lark, it forms part of a trio of interconnected villages alongside Fornham All Saints and Fornham St Martin, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its close-knit community and scenic surroundings.
Population: 115 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fornham St Genevieve.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fornham St Genevieve.
- 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 St Genevieve based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
157 planning applications found near Fornham St Genevieve.
- DC/26/0904/TCA · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Fornham Hall The Street Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (marked on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-17 - - Fornham Hall The Street Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6JJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (marked on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - DCON(A)/24/0538 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 11 (soft landscaping), 13 (hard landscaping), 14 (landscape management plan), 18 (habitat management and monitoring plan) of
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11 - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 11 (soft landscaping), 13 (hard landscaping), 14 (landscape management plan), 18 (habitat management and monitoring plan) of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - DCON(A)/24/0538 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 11 (soft landscaping), 13 (hard landscaping), 14 (landscape management plan), 18 (habitat management and monitoring plan) of
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11 - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge condition 17 (biodiversity gain plan) of DC/24/0538/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - DCON(BGP)/24/0538 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge condition 17 (biodiversity gain plan) of DC/24/0538/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11 - DCON(BGP)/24/0538 · Received: Thu 11 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge condition 17 (biodiversity gain plan) of DC/24/0538/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 3 St Andrews Drive Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP28 6TR
Householder planning application - single storey extension to side of dwelling (following demolition of existing garage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 13 (lighting design strategy (Biodiversity));16 (habitat management and monitoring plan);18 (disposal of foul water strategy);20 (programme of archaeological work);
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - DCON(A)/24/0614 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 13 (lighting design strategy (Biodiversity));16 (habitat management and monitoring plan);18 (disposal of foul water strategy);20 (programme of archaeological work);
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18 - DCON(BGP)/24/0614 - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge statutory biodiversity gain plan condition in relation to DC/24/0614/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18 - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge statutory biodiversity gain plan condition in relation to DC/24/0614/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Application to discharge condition 11 (external lighting) of DC/23/0622/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Planning application - a. infill extension below existing first floor gymnasium b. single storey curved link extension to health club spa
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQ
Planning application - single storey rear extension to create new golf clubhouse facility and extension of external roof level terrace area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 4 Lark Valley Drive Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP28 6UF
Non-material amendment for DC/25/0129/HH - amendments to approved extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 8 Larks Gate Fornham All Saints Suffolk IP28 6HY
TPO 281 (1999) tree preservation order - 1. one Ash (T1 on plan, T7 on order) reduce the two branches overhanging garden on the southern aspect by up to 5 metres to suitable growth points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 5 Gleneagles Close Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP28 6XA
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 5 Gleneagles Close Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP28 6XA
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-19
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A brief summary of Fornham St Genevieve in Suffolk
Fornham St Genevieve is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled by the River Lark, it forms part of a trio of interconnected villages alongside Fornham All Saints and Fornham St Martin, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its close-knit community and scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 115 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Fornham St Genevieve show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Fornham St Genevieve a particularly low-crime area.
Fornham St Genevieve has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fornham All Saints. 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.
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Planning Activity in Fornham St Genevieve
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Fornham St Genevieve. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fornham St Genevieve.
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 Fornham St Genevieve were tree works (15), full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (7). 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, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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