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40 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Great Barton · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 40 · received or decided in the last 12 months

High Trees The Park Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2SXAwaiting decisionTPO 370(1974) tree preservation order - one Oak (T1 on sketch plan) - remove lowest branch projecting over into 9a Maple GreenReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/1630/TPO
Wychwood House Mill Road Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2RUAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - first floor rear extensionReceived 13 Oct 2026DC/26/1488/HH
The Arboretum The Park Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2RHAwaiting decisionApplication to Discharge Condition 4 (cycle storage details) and condition 5 (arboricultural method statement) of application DC/23/1588/FULReceived 2 Oct 2026DCON(A)/23/1588
Land North East Of Bury St Edmunds Bury Road Great Barton SuffolkAwaiting decisionApplication to discharge conditions 12 (Surface Water Drainage), 14 (Foul Water Drainage), 15 (Fire Hydrants), 31 (Outline - levels), 35 (GI Strategy) and 78 (Estate Road Phasing Plan) in relation to Phase 1 only of application DC/26/0906/VARReceived 17 Sep 2026DCON(A)/26/0906
The Moat House Livermere Road Great Barton Suffolk IP31 2QEAwaiting decisionTPO 314(1973) - Tree preservation order - two Oak (T1 and T2 on plan, W1 on order) fellReceived 7 Sep 2026DC/26/1367/TPO

Planning in Great Barton

Approved: 94%; 17 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Barton in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Great Barton

Postcode districts

IP31 310 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: West Suffolk Council

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About Great Barton

Great Barton is a sizable village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds along the A143. With a population that grew from 2,191 in the 2011 census to an estimated 2,236 in 2018, the village offers a vibrant community relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,154 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.

Property prices in Great Barton show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Barton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Barton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Barton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Barton, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Great Barton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Barton?

In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Great Barton. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Barton?

The average planning decision time near Great Barton is 60 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 Great Barton?

The planning approval rate near Great Barton is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Barton?

The most common type of planning application near Great Barton is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Barton?

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