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Planning in Great Waldingfield

Approved
85%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Waldingfield in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Great Waldingfield

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About Great Waldingfield

Great Waldingfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately two miles northeast of Sudbury. The village is divided into two distinct areas: the historic heart around St Lawrence's Church and a larger, more modern section along the B1115 road, predominantly developed post-World War II with a significant amount of council housing. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Upsher Green and part of Washmere Green, with a population of around 1,460, as estimated prior to the 2011 Census. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,683 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.

Property prices in Great Waldingfield show an average sale price of £336,665, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Waldingfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Waldingfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Waldingfield 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 Waldingfield, 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Great Waldingfield. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Waldingfield?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Great Waldingfield. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Waldingfield?
The average planning decision time near Great Waldingfield is 46 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 Waldingfield?
The planning approval rate near Great Waldingfield is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Waldingfield?
The most common type of planning application near Great Waldingfield is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Waldingfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Waldingfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.