Search Great Ashfield planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Great Ashfield · updated daily · Mid Suffolk District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Lord Thurlow Village Hall School Road Great Ashfield IP31 3HNAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Disabled Access improvements: Removal of existing pathway. Provide correct sloping access where necessary. Widen remaining pathways to allow for easy access. Remove damaged walling and replace with low brick wall. Install high level and boundary lighting to improve safety. Install safety railings where needed. Remove existing steps and replace with easier access steps. Provide more hard standing to improve wheeled access and increase parking spaceReceived 9 Oct 2026DC/26/04317
- 7 Main Road Great Ashfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3HEAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Erection of a 2 storey extension and new entry porch, removal of existing out buildings and reconfigure existing driveway.Received 26 Jun 2026DC/26/02041
- Land To The South Of Lea Lane Great Ashfield SuffolkAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/24/05417 - Conditions 5 (External Illumination), 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), 11 (Wildlife Sensitive Design Scheme) and the BNG ConditionDischarge of Condition(s)Received 10 Apr 2026DC/26/01535
Planning in Great Ashfield
No decisions near Great Ashfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Ashfield in the last 24 months, from Mid Suffolk District Council's planning register.
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About Great Ashfield
Great Ashfield is a charming village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, approximately 9 miles (14 km) east of Bury St Edmunds. This rural community offers a peaceful setting for potential planning applications, making it an appealing choice for development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 347 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Ashfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Ashfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Great Ashfield has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Ashfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://greatashfield.onesuffolk.net/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Ashfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Great Ashfield.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).