Hawstead, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hawstead, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hawstead are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hawstead
Hawstead is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district, approximately 5 kilometres south of Bury St. Edmunds. Nestled between the B1066 and A134 roads, it lies at the confluence of the River Lark and a minor tributary, making it a picturesque location for potential planning applications.
Population: 317 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hawstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawstead.
- 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 Hawstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Hawstead.
- - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Householder planning application - a. boundary wall to existing gate b. single storey detatched garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent Cullum House Church Road Hawstead Suffolk
Planning application - one dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - The Red Shed The Pound Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NJ
Householder planning application - dropped kerb and off road parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Application to discharge condition 8 (ecological enhancement) of DC/22/1635/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - Land Off Church Road Hawstead Suffolk
Planning application - one dwelling with detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-10
View full details - - Metcalfe Almshouses The Pound Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NJ
Planning application - installation of ground mounted photovoltaic array and laying of connecting cable
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - The Red Shed The Pound Hawstead Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5NJ
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - use of The Red Shed as single dwelling (class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-06
View full details - - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Planning application - one dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-09-20
View full details - - Land Off Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5PE
Planning application - a. change of use of paddock land for the siting of four bell tents b. conversion of stable block to amenity block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-08-01
View full details - - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Planning application - one dwelling (following the demolition of existing dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - Church House Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Householder planning application - a. external render and joinery colour change to dwelling, outbuilding and garage b, driveway piers demolished and rebuilt c. installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-05-18
View full details - - Church House Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Application for listed building consent - a. external render and joinery colour change to dwelling, outbuilding and garage b, driveway piers demolished and rebuilt c. internal alterations to kitchen a
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-05-18
View full details - - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead IP29 5NT
Application for lawful development certificate for exisitng use or development - continued use of dwelling without agricultural occupancy restriction
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-02-17
View full details - - 5 The Pound Hawstead IP29 5NJ
Application for Listed Building Consent - (i) removal of partition walls to create bathroom (ii) removal of partition wall to create larger bedroom 1 (iii) opening made through internal wall from kitc
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-03-02
View full details - - April Cottage 10 The Pound Hawstead IP29 5NJ
Discharge of condition 5 of DC/19/0262/LB - Hidden Historic Features
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-06-04
View full details - - April Cottage 10 The Pound Hawstead IP29 5NJ
Application to Discharge Condition 3 (new/replacement doors) of DC/19/0262/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-05-29
View full details - - April Cottage 10 The Pound Hawstead IP29 5NJ
Householder Planning Application - (i) Installation of external boiler to rear elevation (following removal of existing internal boiler (ii) removal of external wall from window to wall plate level to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-02-13
View full details - - April Cottage 10 The Pound Hawstead IP29 5NJ
Application for Listed Buildings Consent - (i) Installation of external boiler to rear elevation (following removal of existing internal boiler (ii) removal of external wall from window to wall plate
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-02-12
View full details - - Land Off Church Road Hawstead Suffolk
Planning Application - (i) 1no.dwelling with (ii) 1no. detached garage and (iii) alterations to existing access from Church Road
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2019-02-07
View full details - - Church Farm Church Road Hawstead Suffolk IP29 5NT
Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed building for grain store of crops
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2018-11-21
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A brief summary of Hawstead in Suffolk
Hawstead is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district, approximately 5 kilometres south of Bury St. Edmunds. Nestled between the B1066 and A134 roads, it lies at the confluence of the River Lark and a minor tributary, making it a picturesque location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 317 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hawstead a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hawstead includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Hawstead 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 Hawstead
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Hawstead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hawstead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 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 Hawstead were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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