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10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fornham St Martin · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 12 months

All Saints Hotel The Street Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6JQAwaiting decisionPlanning application - overspill car park with associated soft landscaping and tree screeningReceived 20 Oct 2026DC/26/1558/FUL
The Laurels Parklands Green Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6UHApprovedTPO 030(1960) tree preservation order - nine Sycacmore, two Sweet Chestnut and one Ash (marked on plan) overall reduction of canopy by up to three metresReceived 19 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026DC/26/1189/TPO
3 St Andrews Drive Fornham St Martin Suffolk IP28 6TRAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - single storey extension to side of dwelling (following demolition of existing garage)Householder ApplicationReceived 26 May 2026DC/26/0802/HH
5 Parklands Green Fornham St Genevieve Suffolk IP28 6UHAwaiting decisionTPO 030(1960) tree protection order - one Sycamore (on plan and within A5 on order) lateral crown reduction to remove the branches that overhang the hedge and neighbouring landReceived 22 Apr 2026DC/26/0594/TPO
Street Record Culford Road Fornham St Martin SuffolkApprovedTPO 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 level, pruning secondary and tertiary branch structure only.Works to TPO'sReceived 7 Apr 2026Decided 12 Jun 2026DC/26/0564/TPO

Planning in Fornham St Martin

Approved: 86%; 12 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Fornham St Martin

Postcode districts

IP28 253 applications in the last 12 monthsIP31 309 applications in the last 12 monthsIP32 71 applications in the last 12 monthsIP33 323 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: West Suffolk Council

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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. 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.

The area around Fornham St Martin has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Fornham St Martin. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fornham St Martin?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Fornham St Martin. The approval rate is 86%.

How long do planning decisions take near Fornham St Martin?

The average planning decision time near Fornham St Martin is 55 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 St Martin?

The planning approval rate near Fornham St Martin is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fornham St Martin?

The most common type of planning application near Fornham St Martin is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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