How long do planning decisions take near Hacheston?

The average planning decision time near Hacheston is 51 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 Hacheston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hacheston?

The most common type of planning application near Hacheston is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Hacheston, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hacheston, Suffolk.

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About Hacheston

Hacheston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 345 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those interested in local planning applications and developments.

Population: 376 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hacheston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hacheston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Hacheston.

- Blomvyle Hall Bungalow Easton Lane Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DY
Non-Material Amendment on DC/26/0123/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/3854/FUL - Multiple extensions to existing bungalow with repairs made to existing materials. Erection of new detached g
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Ivy Cottage The Street Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DT
Domestic annexe and domestic workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
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- Ivy Cottage The Street Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DT
Two storey rear extension and remodelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-19
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DC/26/0143/CLE - Part Land Adjacent Terra Cotta Easton Lane Hacheston Suffolk
Certificate of Lawfulness - This application is to confirm that the existing consent, DC/22/3807/VOC, remains in place. Specifically, that the consented development has been commenced and pre-construc
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-14
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- Land Directly South Of Wickham Market Substation The Street Hacheston Suffolk IP13 0DZ
Construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), with associated infrastructure, access and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Blomvyle Hall Bungalow Easton Lane Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DY
Multiple extensions to existing bungalow with repairs made to existing materials. Erection of new detached garage on Northern boundary of the site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Terra Cotta Easton Lane Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DX
Discharge of Condition 14 of DC/22/3807/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 of DC/21/3339/FUL - Erection of new dwelling and detached cartlodge. Alteration and extension to existing dwelling. Form new acces
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-06
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- Terra Cotta Easton Lane Hacheston Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0DX
Discharge of Condition No.11 of DC/22/3807/VOC - Variation of Condition 2 of DC/21/3339/FUL - Erection of new dwelling and detached cartlodge. Alteration and extension to existing dwelling. Form new a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-19
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A brief summary of Hacheston in Suffolk

Property prices in Hacheston show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Hacheston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hacheston 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.

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Planning Activity in Hacheston

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hacheston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hacheston were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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