Great Wratting, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Wratting, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Great Wratting
Great Wratting is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately four miles from Haverhill in Suffolk, nestled in the scenic valley of the River Stour. The village features a ford that serves as a popular spot for bathing and fishing, while the river itself is home to a thriving population of non-native crayfish. This charming setting may offer interesting opportunities for planning applications related to recreational and environmental projects in the area.
Population: 194 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,050 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Wratting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Wratting.
- 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 Wratting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Wratting.
- - Great Wratting Hall The Street Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HQ
Application to discharge conditions 6 (Biodiversity enhancements PRE COMM) and 8 (biodiveristy method statement PRE COMM) of DC/23/0721/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Rook Tree Farm Withersfield Road Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HD
Application to discharge conditions 1 (Parking) and 2 (Bin Storage) of application DC/25/1832/P3RPA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Shelter 80 - 81 Thurlow Road Great Wratting Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7HG
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. One Sycamore (T1 on plan) reduce height to 4.5 metres above ground level b. eight Sycamore (T2-T10 on plan) reduce height to nine metres above ground lev
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Sperrywell Cottage Withersfield Road Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HD
Trees in a conservation area notification - two ash (marked T1 and T3 on plan) fell, one leylandii (marked G1 on plan) overall reduction by three metres, one leylandii (marked T2 on plan) overall crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 85 Thurlow Road Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one elder (marked T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Rook Tree Farm Withersfield Road Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HD
Prior approval application under Part 3 (Class R) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - change of use of agricultural building to flexible commercial
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Pheasant Cottage Withersfield Road Great Wratting Suffolk CB9 7HD
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - One Field Maple (T1 on plan), One Beech Tree (T2 on plan) reduce height by up to 1.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Great Wratting in Suffolk
Great Wratting is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately four miles from Haverhill in Suffolk, nestled in the scenic valley of the River Stour. The village features a ford that serves as a popular spot for bathing and fishing, while the river itself is home to a thriving population of non-native crayfish. This charming setting may offer interesting opportunities for planning applications related to recreational and environmental projects in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 194 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Great Wratting show an average sale price of £295,050, 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 Wratting a particularly low-crime area.
Great Wratting has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great and Little Thurlow, Great Wratting. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wratting includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trundley and Wadgell's Woods, Great Thurlow SSSI; 3 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 Wratting 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 Wratting
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Great Wratting. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Wratting may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 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 Wratting were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (2), full planning 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.