Great Ashfield, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Ashfield, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

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.

Population: 347 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

Website: http://greatashfield.onesuffolk.net/

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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: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Ashfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Ashfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Great Ashfield in Suffolk

Property prices in Great Ashfield 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 Great Ashfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Ashfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Gardens, Great Ashfield SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Great Ashfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://greatashfield.onesuffolk.net/. 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.

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