Hartest, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartest, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Hartest
Hartest is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, nestled in the picturesque Glem valley. Conveniently positioned on the B1066 road, it lies approximately halfway between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, with Brockley just two miles to the north, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and rural development opportunities.
Population: 471 (2021)
District: Babergh
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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 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartest.
- 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 Hartest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hartest.
- - The Limes The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00575 - Conditions 3 (Brickwork), 4 (Frame works), 5 (Insulation) and 6 (Lath and Plaster)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - The Old Rectory The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 ash tree. Pollard to height just bellow power lines (approximately 6 meters from ground) . Tree is dropping limbs in neighbouring property, a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Limes The Green Hartest IP29 4DH
Application for Listed Building Consent - Strengthening and repairs to rotten and leaning walls, with insulation and lath/lime plaster to elevation D only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Limes The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04471 - Conditions 3 (Brickwork), 4 (Structural and Timber frame Works), 5 (Insulation), 6 (Laths and Plaster) and 7 (Air Vents)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Green Farm House The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a single storey rear porch extension (existing single storey rear porch to be removed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Old Bakery The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1No Maple (T1) back to previous pruning points by removing upto 2m of re-growth leaving the height approx 5m. Fell Yew trees (T2,3 and 4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-31
View full details - - The Copse The Row Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DJ
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1No Beech tree back to its previous pruning points. Removing approx 1.5 metres from its height and overall width, leaving the tree aroun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - The Cottage The Green Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DH
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1No Yew Tree, Pollard 1No Corkscrew Willow and raise crown by up to 4m of 1No Norway Spruce.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Hartest Garage The Green Hartest IP29 4DH
Application for Planning Permission - Erection of 2No. dwellings (following demolition of garage).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Hop Hall Somerton Road Hartest IP29 4NA
Planning Application. Erection of 1no detached dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Hartest in Suffolk
Hartest is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, nestled in the picturesque Glem valley. Conveniently positioned on the B1066 road, it lies approximately halfway between the towns of Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, with Brockley just two miles to the north, making it an intriguing area for planning applications and rural development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 471 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Hartest 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 Hartest a particularly low-crime area.
Hartest has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hartest. 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 Hartest includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frithy and Chadacre Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hartest 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 Hartest
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Hartest. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hartest may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hartest were tree works (6), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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