How long do planning decisions take near Harrow Green?

The average planning decision time near Harrow Green is 39 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 Harrow Green?

The planning approval rate near Harrow Green is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Harrow Green?

The most common type of planning application near Harrow Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harrow Green?

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Harrow Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Harrow Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Harrow Green

Harrow Green is a quaint hamlet situated within the Lawshall civil parish in Suffolk's Babergh district. Conveniently located over a mile from the A134, it lies between Lambs Lane and The Street, making it an ideal area for those interested in planning applications and rural development opportunities in a picturesque setting.

District: Lawshall

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Harrow Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Harrow Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Harrow Green.

- Land To The West Of Bury Road Lawshall Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Erection of 1no. self build single storey dwelling and ancillary outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Land West Of Sydena Lambs Lane Lawshall Suffolk
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order BT173/T3- T1 Ash, T2 Ash - To fell to ground level because they are in poor health and declining. T1 is over the shared driveway and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Plot 1 Lambs Lane Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4PE
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/19/04663 (Planning Application. Erection of 1no dwelling) dated 21/02/2020 Town and Country Plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Chegada Melford Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4PX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/04368 - Removal of side wall to cartlodge and amendment to position of cartlodge; Retain existing double garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Land Near Moat House Golden Lane Lawshall IP29 4PS
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Openreach - Installation of 1no 9m light pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-26
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- Meadow On Melford Road And Land Adjacent Lambs Lane Melford Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4PX
Full Application - Change of use of land from Agricultural to recreational and siting of 7No caravans and 1No holiday lodge (retention of)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-05
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A brief summary of Harrow Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Harrow Green show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Harrow Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Harrow Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frithy and Chadacre Woods SSSI; 2 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 Harrow Green

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Harrow Green. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Harrow Green.

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 Harrow Green were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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