How long do planning decisions take near Hargrave?

The average planning decision time near Hargrave is 58 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 Hargrave?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hargrave?

The most common type of planning application near Hargrave is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hargrave?

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Hargrave, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hargrave, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hargrave are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hargrave

Hargrave is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately 7 miles southwest of Bury St Edmunds. Positioned at the crossroads of Ousden, Lady's Green, Chevington, Barrow, and Wickhambrook, Hargrave offers a strategic location that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 292 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hargrave.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hargrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Hargrave in Suffolk

Property prices in Hargrave show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Hargrave a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hargrave 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 Hargrave

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hargrave. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

At 58 days on average, decisions near Hargrave slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hargrave were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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