Haverhill, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haverhill, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
About Haverhill
Haverhill is a market town and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of England, close to the borders of Essex and Cambridgeshire. Situated approximately 14 miles southeast of Cambridge and 47 miles northeast of central London, it has a population of around 27,500 as of 2022. This growing town presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike.
Population: 26,860
District: Haverhill
Website: http://www.haverhill-uk.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,050 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haverhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haverhill.
- 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 Haverhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Haverhill.
- - Land Adjacent 54 Crowland Road Haverhill Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 9 (CMS) of DC/25/0761/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 5 Edmund Close Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9LN
Householder planning application - a. dropped kerb with new driveway layout b. convert existing garage to living accommodation by replacing garage door with patio doors c. single storey side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 7 Castle Lane Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9NG
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Cemetery, Chapel Withersfield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9HF
TPO 041(1977) tree preservation order - mixed species and works as per tree survey
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Place Farm Primary Academy Camps Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8HF
Prior approval application under Part 14 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - roof mounted solar panels (83.74kWp)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 32 Broad Street Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9HD
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 2 Castle Lane Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9NF
Householder planning application - single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 54 Crowland Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 9LF
Planning application - a. one dwelling; b. two storey side / rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - Bevan House Camps Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8AY
Planning application - a. 0.80 metre high metal railing fence around boundary b. rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Haverhill in Suffolk
Haverhill is a market town and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of England, close to the borders of Essex and Cambridgeshire. Situated approximately 14 miles southeast of Cambridge and 47 miles northeast of central London, it has a population of around 27,500 as of 2022. This growing town presents various opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike. The Town has a population of approximately 26,860. It sits within the Haverhill district.
Property prices in Haverhill show an average sale price of £295,050, 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 Haverhill a particularly low-crime area.
Haverhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Haverhill Hamlet Road, Haverhill Queen Street. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Haverhill includes 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, Haverhill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.haverhill-uk.com/. 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 Haverhill
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Haverhill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Haverhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Haverhill were full planning applications (17), outline applications (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.