Search Great Thurlow planning applications

19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Great Thurlow · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Little Thurlow Hall Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7HYAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notifcation - one Sycamore (T0563 on plan) fellReceived 3 Nov 2026DC/26/1700/TCA
The Old Granary Hall Farm, Car Park Bury Road Great Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LFAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Willow (marked T1 on plan) reduce to a monolith stem at five metres above ground levelReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/1553/TCA
Street Record Thurlow Road Little Thurlow SuffolkApprovedTrees in a conservation area notiifcation - mixed species and works as per tree surveyReceived 10 Aug 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026DC/26/1205/TCA
Burton Cottage The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LAAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) crown lift to five metres over parking areaWorks to trees in Conservation AreaReceived 22 Jun 2026DC/26/0949/TCA
Chapel House The Street Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LAAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Maple (T1 on plan) crown raise lower limbs by up to two metresReceived 12 May 2026DC/26/0738/TCA

Planning in Great Thurlow

Approved: 93%; 13 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Thurlow in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Great Thurlow

Postcode districts

CB9 134 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: West Suffolk Council

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Thurlow 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 Thurlow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Thurlow has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Thurlow, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Thurlow. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Thurlow?

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Great Thurlow. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Thurlow?

The average planning decision time near Great Thurlow is 43 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 Thurlow?

The planning approval rate near Great Thurlow is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Thurlow?

The most common type of planning application near Great Thurlow is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Thurlow?

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