Great Thurlow, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Thurlow, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Thurlow are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Thurlow
Great Thurlow is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled in the far south-west of the county, it features the River Stour flowing through its centre, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 187 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Thurlow.
- 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 Thurlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Great Thurlow.
- DC/26/0949/TCA · Received: Sun 21 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Burton Cottage The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) crown lift to five metres over parking area
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Burton Cottage The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) crown lift to five metres over parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-21
View full details - DC/26/0738/TCA - Chapel House The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Maple (T1 on plan) crown raise lower limbs by up to two metres
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-12 - - The Firs The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - three conifer (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Trudgetts 117 The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Yew (T1 on plan) crown reduction by 2.5 metres b. one Maple (T2 on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Little Thurlow Hall Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7HY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one maple (marked T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to three metres, one sycamore (marked T2 on plan) reduce to a monolith stem at three metres abov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Foundry Bungalow Wratting Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Recreation Ground Wratting Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one horse chestnut (T1 on plan) fell, one ash (T2 on plan) crown lift up to 5.5m above ground level by pruning secondary and tertiary branch structure only
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Limes The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - one corsican pine (marked T1 on plan) crown reduce by up to two metres, one ash (marked T2 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Bridge Cottage Bury Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LF
Trees in a conservation area notification - one ash (marked T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 89C Wratting Road Great Thurlow Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Householder planning application - creation of new access and five parking bays
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - The Recreation Ground Wratting Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one maple (T1 on plan) crown raise lower limbs to create three metre clearance over river
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Lavender Cottage The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Apple (T1 on plan) prune back to previous points by two metres to top and sides, b. one Willow (T2 on plan) remove low extended limb over hanging gar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 89A Wratting Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Conifer (T1 on plan) fell; one Cherry (T2 on plan) fell; one Cherry (T3 on plan) crown lift canopy to create clearance of up to 5 metres; one Conifer (G
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 90 School Terrace Wratting Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LJ
Treees in a conservation notification - one Pear (T1 on plan) - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Little Thurlow Hall Pound Green Little Thurlow Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7HY
TCA12/2400 - Tree in Conservation Area Notification Fell one Sycamore tree in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2013-01-21
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A brief summary of Great Thurlow in Suffolk
Great Thurlow is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled in the far south-west of the county, it features the River Stour flowing through its centre, making it a picturesque area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 187 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Great Thurlow show an average sale price of £274,710, 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 Thurlow a particularly low-crime area.
Great Thurlow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great and Little Thurlow. 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 Thurlow includes 5 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 Thurlow 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 Thurlow
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Great Thurlow. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Thurlow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 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 Thurlow were tree works (18), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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