How long do planning decisions take near Hemingstone?

The average planning decision time near Hemingstone is 62 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 Hemingstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hemingstone?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hemingstone?

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Hemingstone, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hemingstone, Suffolk.

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About Hemingstone

Hemingstone is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately 6.5 miles (11 km) north of Ipswich. This charming rural area may offer unique planning opportunities and insights into the local development landscape for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 245 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hemingstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hemingstone.

- Beech Green Barn Main Road Hemingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9RJ
Full Planning Application - Installation of 82 PV panels and tree planting on land connecting to Beech Green Barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Hemingstone in Suffolk

Property prices in Hemingstone show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Hemingstone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hemingstone 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.

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Planning Activity in Hemingstone

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hemingstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

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

At 62 days on average, decisions near Hemingstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hemingstone were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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