Great Finborough, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Finborough, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Finborough are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Finborough
Great Finborough is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 3 miles southwest of Stowmarket, near the River Gipping's source. The village boasts two schools, a pub, and a vibrant church community. With a population that grew from 755 in 2001 to 808 by the 2011 Census, Great Finborough offers a quaint yet active setting for potential planning applications.
Population: 808
District: Great Finborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Finborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Finborough.
- 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 Finborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Finborough.
- - 1 The Green Great Finborough IP14 3AB
Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of damaged and leaking side elevation first floor window with replica with slimline double glazed panes.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Valley Farm Valley Lane Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3BD
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/23/03826 - Modification to approved plans for Boathouse as per drawing 529-03 rev C.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Hamilton House High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AA
Householder Application - Erection of part two storey, part single storey front/side and rear extensions and garage (following removal of the conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Broad Oak Cottage High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AA
Full Planning Application - Severance of Broad Oak Cottage to form separate dwelling to include erection of two storey and single storey extensions including installation of air source heat pump (foll
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - East House High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AQ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04867 - Condition 6 (Deliveries Management Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - East House High Road Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3AQ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04867 - Condition 6 (Deliveries Management Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Land At Valley Lane Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3BE
Application for a Non-material relating to DC/22/04246 - Change of position of gateway.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Land At Valley Lane Great Finborough Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3BE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04246 - Condition 3 (Landscaping Scheme), Condition 7 (Foul Drainage) and Condition 8 (Illumination Restriction)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Great Finborough in Suffolk
Great Finborough is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 3 miles southwest of Stowmarket, near the River Gipping's source. The village boasts two schools, a pub, and a vibrant church community. With a population that grew from 755 in 2001 to 808 by the 2011 Census, Great Finborough offers a quaint yet active setting for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 808. It sits within the Great Finborough district.
Property prices in Great Finborough show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Finborough a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Finborough 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 Finborough
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Finborough. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 116 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 Finborough.
With an average of 116 days, decisions near Great Finborough 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 Finborough were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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