Hengrave, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hengrave, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hengrave are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hengrave
Hengrave is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, just north of Bury St Edmunds along the A1101 road. The parish is bordered by Flempton, Culford, Fornham St Genevieve, Fornham All Saints, and Risby, with the picturesque River Lark forming its north-eastern boundary. This serene setting offers opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community enhancement.
Population: 196 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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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 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hengrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hengrave.
- 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 Hengrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hengrave.
- DC/26/1032/TCA · Received: Thu 09 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - The Old Workshops Bury Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LT
Trees in a conservation area notification - T1 - one Sycamore (on plan) - pollard one metre above service line removing lower growth, T2 - one Willow (on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-09 - - The Old Workshops Bury Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LT
Trees in a conservation area notification - T1 - one Sycamore (on plan) - pollard one metre above service line removing lower growth, T2 - one Willow (on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - Hengrave Hall, St Marys Bury Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LY
Householder planning application - replace four windows on front and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Dairy Cottage Bury Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LT
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Conifer (marked on plan) overall crown reduction by up to one metre
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2 Grange Farm Barns Bury Road Hengrave Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6LW
Application for listed building consent - formation of four glazed openings in internal brick wall
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 3-6 Bury Road Hengrave Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6LS
Application for listed building consent - demolition of four fire damaged dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Pillbox Farm Mill Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LR
Trees in a conservation area notification - seven Pine (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Fairview Bury Road Hengrave Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6LS
Tree in a conservation area notification - one willow (T1 on plan) pollard to 5 metres; one sweetgum (T2 on plan) reduction in height of 1.5 metres; one sweetgum (T3 on plan) crown reduction of 1.5 me
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-01
View full details - - 7 Mill Road Hengrave Suffolk IP28 6LR
Planning application - a. one dwelling b. outbuilding c. new access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details - - 2 Grange Farm Bungalows Bury Road Hengrave Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6LX
Application to discharge condition 11 (soft and hard landscaping) of DC/24/0357/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of Hengrave in Suffolk
Hengrave is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, just north of Bury St Edmunds along the A1101 road. The parish is bordered by Flempton, Culford, Fornham St Genevieve, Fornham All Saints, and Risby, with the picturesque River Lark forming its north-eastern boundary. This serene setting offers opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community enhancement. The settlement has a population of approximately 196 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Hengrave 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 Hengrave a particularly low-crime area.
Hengrave has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Stow and Culford Park, Hengrave, Flempton, Fornham All Saints. 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 Hengrave includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lackford Lakes SSSI; 5 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 Hengrave
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Hengrave. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Hengrave.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hengrave were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Fornham All Saints planning applications
- Flempton planning applications
- Fornham St Genevieve planning applications
- Culford planning applications
- West Stow planning applications
- Fornham St Martin planning applications
- Timworth Green planning applications
- Brockley Corner planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.