How long do planning decisions take near Fressingfield?

The average planning decision time near Fressingfield 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 Fressingfield?

The planning approval rate near Fressingfield is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fressingfield?

The most common type of planning application near Fressingfield is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fressingfield?

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Fressingfield, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fressingfield, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fressingfield are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fressingfield

Fressingfield is a charming village in Suffolk, England, situated 12 miles east of Diss, Norfolk. As of 2015, it has a population of 1,021 and features essential amenities including a shop, medical centre, public house, restaurant, and a primary school, alongside three churches representing Anglican, Baptist, and Methodist faiths. Additionally, the village is home to the nearby Oak Hill Wines vineyard, making it a noteworthy location for those interested in local planning applications and community developments.

Population: 1,088 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fressingfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fressingfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Fressingfield.

- Fossils Cottage Chapel Close Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QQ
Householder Application - Conversion of existing garage to bedroom, proposed replacement windows and doors, erection of a carport with office space over
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Bridge Cottage Cratfield Road Fressingfield IP21 5QD
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of thatched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Becklands Low Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QL
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - felling of three trees T1 is a moderately sized Silver Birch that is diseased and dying. T2 is a moderately sized Lawson Cypress. We propose fel
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Becklands Low Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QL
Notification fo works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 and T2 are both large Silver Birch trees. Both are close to the boundary of neighboring Willow House. We propose to reduce the crown of both
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Richmond House Golden Square Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/05546 - Conditions 3 (Vents), 4 (Structural Works) and 5 (Reinstatement of First Floor post),
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-13
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- Chapel Close Cratfield Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QD
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Silver Birch Tree, Full removal - and replanting of a new tree (Sappling from the original tree) a safe distance from the existing wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-21
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- Willow House Harleston Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PE
T1 and T2 - Silver Birch - Fell and Reclassification of a mistakenly identified ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) in application ref: DC/24/01595, which was incorrectly recorded as a Leylandii. While prev
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-17
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- Richmond House Golden Square Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5PE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Front frame repairs, render and plaster replacement, plinth renewal and internal floor works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-23
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- Becklands Low Road Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QL
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Crown reduce 1No Pussy Willow(T1), 1No Horse Chestnut(T2) and 1No Sycamore (T3) trees by up to 50%, removing any overhanging branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-27
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- Treetops 5 Victoria Terrace Fressingfield Eye Suffolk IP21 5QA
Householder Application- Conversion of existing garage/cart lodge to include residential accommodation with garage ancillary to the main dwelling, as per Design and Access Statement (Retention of)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Fressingfield in Suffolk

Property prices in Fressingfield show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 Fressingfield a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Fressingfield. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fressingfield.

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 Fressingfield were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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