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Planning in Great Cornard

Approved
96%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Cornard in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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About Great Cornard

Great Cornard is a sizable village and civil parish located within the town of Sudbury, in Suffolk's Babergh district. This area offers a mix of residential and community developments, making it an important focal point for planning applications and local initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,950 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.

Property prices in Great Cornard show an average sale price of £336,665, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Cornard 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 Cornard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Cornard 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 Cornard 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 Cornard, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Great Cornard. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10), tree works (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Cornard?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Great Cornard. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Cornard?
The average planning decision time near Great Cornard is 55 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 Cornard?
The planning approval rate near Great Cornard is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Cornard?
The most common type of planning application near Great Cornard is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Cornard?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Cornard on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.