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16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hessett · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Alwyd The Street Hessett Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AZAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Installation of fibre optic broadband. Additional hole through wall required to accommodate new cable with the addition of an external box cover and internal receptor box. All as detailed within the Design Access and Heritage Statement.Received 6 Oct 2026DC/26/04308
1 The Street Hessett Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9AZRefusedHouseholder Application - Retention of an outbuildingReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026DC/26/03468
Green Meadows The Green Hessett Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9BQApprovedDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00738- Condition 3 (Repairs to Underlying Fabric), 4 (Render Backing), 5 (Wall Insulation) , 9 (External Facing And Roofing Materials) and 10 (Vents)Received 1 Sep 2026Decided 29 Sep 2026DC/26/03735
Green Meadows The Green Hessett Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9BQApprovedDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00737 - Condition 3 (Air Source Heat Pump)Received 17 Aug 2026Decided 3 Sep 2026DC/26/03555
Green Meadows The Green Hessett IP30 9BQApprovedApplication under Section 19 of The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) for DC/25/00738 (Listed Building extension and alterations) for the variation of Condition 2 (approved plans & documents) to enable amendment to window layoutReceived 5 Aug 2026Decided 30 Sep 2026DC/26/03327

Planning in Hessett

Approved: 85%; 11 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hessett in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Hessett

Postcode districts

IP30 236 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About Hessett

Hessett is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately four miles southeast of Bury St Edmunds. This rural community, characterized by a central north-south road from which most other roads branch out, had a population of 464 as of the 2011 census, reflecting a significant increase since its peak in 1850. Nestled between Beyton to the north and Drinkstone to the east, Hessett offers a charming environment for potential planning applications in a vibrant local setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 515 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Hessett show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hessett area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hessett a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hessett has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hessett 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hessett, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Hessett. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hessett?

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Hessett. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hessett?

The average planning decision time near Hessett is 46 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 Hessett?

The planning approval rate near Hessett is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hessett?

The most common type of planning application near Hessett is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hessett?

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