How long do planning decisions take near Great Green (IP30)?

The average planning decision time near Great Green (IP30) is 33 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 Green (IP30)?

The planning approval rate near Great Green (IP30) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Green (IP30)?

The most common type of planning application near Great Green (IP30) is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Green (IP30)?

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Great Green (IP30), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Green (IP30), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Green (IP30) are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £339,984 (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 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Green (IP30).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Green (IP30).

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 Green (IP30) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Great Green (IP30).

- Moat Cottage Great Green Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HN
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair and Refurbish Thatch Roof following fire damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-23
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- Moat Cottage Great Green Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HN
Householder Application - Repair and Refurbish Thatch Roof following fire damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-23
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- Box Tree House Howe Lane Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04252 -3 (Fenestration Details), 4 (Eaves and Verges Details), 5 (Materials), 7 (Rainwater Goods), 9 (Hard Surface Details), 16 (Construction Management P
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Land At Elmers Howe Lane Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0HA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04253 - Conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Screen Walls And Fences)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Land At Elmers Howe Lane Cockfield Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04252- Conditions 3 (Fenestration Details), 4 (Eaves and Verges Details), 5 (Agreement of Materials), 7 (Rainwater Goods), 8 (Details of Screen Walls and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Great Green (IP30) in Suffolk

Great Green (IP30) is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Great Green (IP30) show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Green (IP30) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Great Green (IP30) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorpe Morieux Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Great Green (IP30)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Great Green (IP30). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Green (IP30) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Green (IP30) were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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