How long do planning decisions take near Honington?

The average planning decision time near Honington is 59 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 Honington?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Honington?

The most common type of planning application near Honington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Honington?

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Honington, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Honington, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Honington are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Honington

Honington is a quaint village and civil parish in West Suffolk, situated near the Norfolk border along the River Black Bourn. Approximately 8 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 6 miles from Thetford, it is primarily agricultural land, much of which is owned by the Duke of Grafton. The village is notable for its RAF station, RAF Honington, and proximity to the joint RAF/USAF airfields at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. With a population of 1,472 as of 2011, Honington also has historical significance as the birthplace of poet Robert Bloomfield, making it an area of interest for both planning applications and cultural heritage.

Population: 1,230 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Honington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Honington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Honington.

DC/26/0762/TCA - Manor Farm, Flint Barn Sapiston Road Honington Suffolk IP31 1RB
Trees in a conservation area notification - one silver birch (marked T1 on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
- Manor Farm, Flint Barn Sapiston Road Honington Suffolk IP31 1RB
Trees in a conservation area notification - one silver birch (marked T1 on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
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- The Walnuts Malting Row Honington Suffolk IP31 1RE
Trees in a conservation area notification - two conifer (marked on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Honington House Ixworth Road Honington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1QZ
Householder planning application - detached pergola to rear of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 1 The Timbers Honington Suffolk IP31 1RQ
Householder planning application - replacement garage with extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-11
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A brief summary of Honington in Suffolk

Property prices in Honington show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Honington a particularly low-crime area.

Honington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Honington, Fakenham Magna. 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 Honington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fakenham Wood and Sapiston Great Grove SSSI; 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 Honington

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Honington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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

At 59 days on average, decisions near Honington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Honington were full planning applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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