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Planning in Hanningfields Green

Approved
92%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Hanningfields Green

Hanningfield Green, sometimes referred to as Hanningfields Green, is a hamlet in the civil parish of Lawshall in the Babergh district in the county of Suffolk, England. It is located between The Street and Hibb's Green and is just under a mile off the A134 between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury.

Property prices in Hanningfields Green show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hanningfields Green 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 Hanningfields Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hanningfields Green has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hanningfields Green 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 Hanningfields Green, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hanningfields Green. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hanningfields Green?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Hanningfields Green. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hanningfields Green?
The average planning decision time near Hanningfields Green is 42 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 Hanningfields Green?
The planning approval rate near Hanningfields Green is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hanningfields Green?
The most common type of planning application near Hanningfields Green is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hanningfields Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Hanningfields Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.