Great Bradley, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bradley, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Great Bradley
Great Bradley is a charming village and civil parish located within the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Known for its name meaning "wide clearing," the village boasts a population of approximately 400 residents, including the nearby settlement of Little Bradley. This tranquil community may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 359 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bradley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bradley.
- 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 Bradley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Bradley.
- - Mill House The Street Great Bradley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9LG
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use or development - mobile field store
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Mill House The Street Great Bradley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9LG
Planning application - retention of single barn for storing agricultural equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Matthews Farm Evergreen Lane Great Bradley Suffolk CB8 9LL
Application for listed building consent - a. single storey rear extension with extended canopy roof b. internal alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Matthews Farm Evergreen Lane Great Bradley Suffolk CB8 9LL
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension with extended canopy roof
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Water Lane House Water Lane Great Bradley Suffolk CB8 9LJ
Householder planning application - new vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Water Lane House Water Lane Great Bradley Suffolk CB8 9LJ
Planning application - new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage The Street Great Bradley Suffolk CB8 9LH
Planning application - variation of condition 2 of DC/22/2136/FUL to enable use of amended plans for a. one dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling) b. detached double cart lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Great Bradley in Suffolk
Great Bradley is a charming village and civil parish located within the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Known for its name meaning "wide clearing," the village boasts a population of approximately 400 residents, including the nearby settlement of Little Bradley. This tranquil community may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 359 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Bradley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Bradley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Carlton Wood SSSI, Out and Plunder Woods SSSI; 10 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 Bradley 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 Great Bradley
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Bradley. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Great Bradley.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Great Bradley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Great Bradley were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Widgham Green planning applications
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- East Green planning applications
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- Little Bradley planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.