How long do planning decisions take near Harleston?

The average planning decision time near Harleston is 172 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 Harleston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Harleston?

The most common type of planning application near Harleston is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harleston?

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Harleston, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Harleston, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Harleston

Harleston is a civil parish and village situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, positioned just south of the Haughley Bends on the A14. Nestled between the villages of Shelland and Onehouse, it lies approximately 3 miles west of Stowmarket and had a population of 227 as of 2021. This quaint location may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure.

Population: 164 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,994 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Harleston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Harleston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Harleston.

- 5 Haughley Road Harleston Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3HZ
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing garage and conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-21
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- The Willows Shelland Road Harleston Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 3JB
Full Planning Application - Change of Use of Agricultural Land to residential amenity land and erection of post and wire fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Harleston in Suffolk

Property prices in Harleston show an average sale price of £284,994, 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 Harleston a particularly low-crime area.

Harleston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Haughley. 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 Harleston includes 7 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 Harleston

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Harleston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 172 days.

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

With an average of 172 days, decisions near Harleston take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Harleston were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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