Great Livermere, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Livermere, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Great Livermere
Great Livermere is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, just four miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds, the largest town in the borough. Its proximity to Bury St Edmunds makes it a potential area of interest for planning applications, offering a peaceful rural setting while remaining close to urban amenities.
Population: 215 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Livermere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Livermere.
- 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 Livermere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Livermere.
- - 6 School Gardens Great Livermere Suffolk IP31 1JY
Trees in a conservation area notification - four leylandii (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Plot 1 Land Opposite Street Farm House The Street Great Livermere Suffolk
Application to part discharge condition 13b (Nat Eng Bat Licence) of application DC/20/0539/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 16 Mere View The Street Great Livermere Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1JU
Householder planning application - a. single storey front porch extension b. single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - St Peters Church Church Road Great Livermere Suffolk IP31 1JR
Planning application - composting closet against north wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Old Rectory The Street Great Livermere Suffolk IP31 1JH
TPO 348 (1973) tree preservation order - three Horse chestnuts (indicated on plan in area G3 on order) fell; one Horse chestnut (indicated on plan T3 on order) prune by up to three metres over dwellin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Martlets The Street Great Livermere Suffolk IP31 1JX
Householder planning application - a. two storey extension to east elevation with Juliette balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Great Livermere in Suffolk
Great Livermere is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, just four miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds, the largest town in the borough. Its proximity to Bury St Edmunds makes it a potential area of interest for planning applications, offering a peaceful rural setting while remaining close to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 215 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Great Livermere show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Livermere a particularly low-crime area.
Great Livermere has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Livermere. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Livermere includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Livermere 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 Livermere
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Livermere.
The most common application types near Great Livermere were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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