Glemsford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glemsford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Glemsford are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Glemsford
Glemsford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, located near Sudbury. Nestled by the River Glem and close to the River Stour, Glemsford is surrounded by arable farmland and is in proximity to historic villages like Lavenham and Long Melford. As of 2021, the village had a population of 3,693, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications.
Population: 3,691 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glemsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glemsford.
- 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 Glemsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Glemsford.
- - 20 Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00745 - Conditions 2 (Materials), 9 (Air Source heat Pumps) and 11 (Boundary Treatments)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 76 Kings Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7QZ
Application to Determine if Prior Approval is Required for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Par
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 20 Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/01486 - Conditions 5 (Cycle Storage), 6 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), 7 (Bin Storage), 8 (Surface Water), 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Little Cottage 13 Fair Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PH
Householder Application - Erection of a Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Little Cottage 13 Fair Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PH
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 29 Brook Street Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PL
Householder Application - Replacement of 2 windows and door, at front of the property, with UPVC windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 21 Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF
Householder Application - Removal of rear single storey, single skin, flat roof extension and erection of new single storey extension within current footprint
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 66 Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RG
Notification of Proposed Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - G1 - Reduce row of conifers back to previous pruning points approximately 4 metres to maintain the shape of the boundary hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Patches House Cavendish Lane Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PZ
Notification of works to tree in a Conservation Area - T1 Chestnut. To remove the secondary stem which goes over the fence and overhangs Patches Yard buildings. Someone else has removed all or most of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 39 Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RQ
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Undertake an over all crown reduction of up to 3 metres on mature Sycamore tree maintaining a natural shape. Prune over-extending limbs to suita
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-25
View full details - - Glemsford Primary Academy Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) on roofs of Non Domestic Buildings. Town and Country Planning
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Serenity House Brook Street Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PL
Full Planning Application - Change of use from B&B, Holiday lets and Residential (C1) to 1no. dwellinghouse with 3no. annexes (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Peverells Tye Green Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RQ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/00294 - Condition 3 (Air Bricks) and Condition 4 (Sample Panel)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Glemsford in Suffolk
Glemsford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, located near Sudbury. Nestled by the River Glem and close to the River Stour, Glemsford is surrounded by arable farmland and is in proximity to historic villages like Lavenham and Long Melford. As of 2021, the village had a population of 3,693, making it a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,691 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Glemsford show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Glemsford a particularly low-crime area.
Glemsford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Glemsford. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Glemsford 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Glemsford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Glemsford
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Glemsford. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Glemsford.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Glemsford were tree works (8), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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