Fornham St Martin, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fornham St Martin, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fornham St Martin are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fornham St Martin
Fornham St Martin is a civil parish and village in West Suffolk, situated on the northern edge of Bury St Edmunds, accessible via the A134. With a population of approximately 1,300 as of 2005, it shares its parish council with the nearby village of Fornham St Genevieve, collectively known as Fornham St Martin cum St Genevieve Parish Council. This charming community is part of a trio of adjacent villages along the River Lark, alongside Fornham St Genevieve and Fornham All Saints, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,149 (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: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fornham St Martin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fornham St Martin.
- 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 Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
115 planning applications found near Fornham St Martin.
- - Street Record Culford Road Fornham St Martin Suffolk
TPO 290(1973) tree preservation order - Six horse chestnut, three oak, one sweet chestnut and one sycamore (marked T1- T12 on plan and within A5 on order) crown lift up to three metres above ground le
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Holly Lodge The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
TPO 290(1973) tree preservation order - one walnut (marked T001 on plan and T14 on order) reduce branches overhanging garage by up to two metres on north, west and south aspects and up to three metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Fornham Grange School Lane Fornham St Martin Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1SP
TPO 175a (1993) tree preservation order - two Oak (T001 and T002 on plan, within G20 and T13 on order) crown lift southern aspect to six metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Fornham House The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SR
Trees in a conservation area notification - three sycamore (G1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Fornham Grange School Lane Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SP
TPO 175a (1993) tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on plan, T1 on order) pollard to eight metres above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Kristie Cottage The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Application to discharge conditions 4 (ecological enhancement) and 5 (lighting design strategy) of DC/22/1030/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - Kristie Cottage The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Application to discharge conditions 5 (Minor Additions), 8 (New/Replacement Windows - Detailed) and 9 (New/Replacement doors - Int/Ext) from application DC/22/1031/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Oak Rise The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
TPO 290 (1973) - Tree preservation order - two Box tree (T6, T7 on plan, A4/A6 on order) raise crown to 2 metres above ground level on north west side and 1.5 metres on south east side; three Yew (T8,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Fornham Grange School Lane Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SP
TPO 175a (1993) tree preservation order - two Pine (T1 and T2 on plan within G21 on order) and one Oak (T3 on plan G18 on order) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - Oak Rise The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
TPO 290 (1973) tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on plan within A4 on order) fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-04
View full details - - Fornham Grange School Lane Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SP
TPO 175a (1993) Tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on order) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-15
View full details - - Trisco The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Householder planning application - a. dropped kerb b. removal of boundary wall and fence and creation of a new lower partial railing boundary c. hard standing to form driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-14
View full details - - Park Farm Business Centre Culford Road Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6TS
Non material amendment to DC/21/0426/FUL - reposition of west elevation wall and additions to north and south elevations to enable enclosure of covered seating area
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-28
View full details - - Kristie Cottage The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Planning application - a. single storey rear extension, linking to existing outbuilding; b. outbuilding one - new adjoining cart lodge with addition of first floor above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-06-10
View full details - - Kristie Cottage The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Application for listed building consent - a. single storey rear extension, linking to existing outbuilding; b. alterations to cellar for habitable use; c. outbuilding one - new adjoining cart lodge wi
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-06-10
View full details - - Park Farm Business Centre Culford Road Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6TS
Discharge of conditions for DC/21/0426/FUL - condition 4 - landscape management plan, 5 - footpath details, 9 - secure cycle storage and 10 - fire hydrants
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-03
View full details - - Burwell House The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP31 1SW
Householder planning application - a. front porch b. first floor dormer to front elevation c. rear first floor dormer window and balcony d. chimney to side elevation e. first floor rear roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-02-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Old Parsonage The Street Fornham St Martin IP31 1SW
Application to discharge condition ten (tree protection measures) of DC/20/1832/RM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Old Parsonage The Street Fornham St Martin Suffolk
Planning application - one detached two bay cart lodge as amended by plans received 25 January 2022.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Lilacs Old Hall Lane Fornham St Martin Suffolk
Planning application - one dwelling with new access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-27
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A brief summary of Fornham St Martin in Suffolk
Fornham St Martin is a civil parish and village in West Suffolk, situated on the northern edge of Bury St Edmunds, accessible via the A134. With a population of approximately 1,300 as of 2005, it shares its parish council with the nearby village of Fornham St Genevieve, collectively known as Fornham St Martin cum St Genevieve Parish Council. This charming community is part of a trio of adjacent villages along the River Lark, alongside Fornham St Genevieve and Fornham All Saints, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,149 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Fornham St Martin 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 Martin a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fornham St Martin includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Fornham St Martin
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Fornham St Martin. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Fornham St Martin maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fornham St Martin were tree works (7), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.
Nearby Towns
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