How long do planning decisions take near Freckenham?

The average planning decision time near Freckenham is 61 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 Freckenham?

The planning approval rate near Freckenham is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Freckenham?

The most common type of planning application near Freckenham is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Freckenham?

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Freckenham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Freckenham, Suffolk.

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About Freckenham

Freckenham is a quaint rural village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, East Anglia. Known for its picturesque landscapes, the village offers a tranquil setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.

Population: 363 (2021)

District: Forest Heath

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

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 Freckenham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Freckenham.

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 Freckenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Freckenham.

- Holmes Farm Mortimer Lane Freckenham Suffolk IP28 8JD
TPO 02(1994) tree preservation order - two sycamore marked T1 and T2 on plan and T2 and T3 on order) re-pollard to seven metres above ground level
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Lane End North Street Freckenham Suffolk IP28 8HY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one poplar (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Mortimer Lane Freckenham Suffolk
Application under the overhead lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - a. remove existing stay wire b. replace existing pole with stout terminal pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Land North Of Horseshoe Barn 5 Mortimer Lane Freckenham Suffolk
Planning application - variation of condition 2 of DC/22/1832/FUL to allow use of amended plans for a. one dwelling b. vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
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- 2 The Street Freckenham Suffolk IP28 8HZ
Householder planning application - dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Freckenham in Suffolk

Property prices in Freckenham show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Freckenham a particularly low-crime area.

Freckenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Freckenham. 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 Freckenham

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Freckenham. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Freckenham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Freckenham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Freckenham were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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