How long do planning decisions take near Great Welnetham?

The average planning decision time near Great Welnetham is 65 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 Welnetham?

The planning approval rate near Great Welnetham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Great Welnetham is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Welnetham?

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Great Welnetham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Welnetham, Suffolk.

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

About Great Welnetham

Great Whelnetham is a quaint village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately two miles south of Bury St Edmunds. As of 2005, the village had a population of 820, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Welnetham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Welnetham.

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 Welnetham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Great Welnetham in Suffolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Welnetham a particularly low-crime area.

Great Welnetham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sicklesmere. 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 Welnetham 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.

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Planning Activity in Great Welnetham

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Great Welnetham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Great Welnetham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Great Welnetham were tree works (4), other 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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