How long do planning decisions take near Hunston Green?

The average planning decision time near Hunston Green is 34 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 Hunston Green?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hunston Green?

The most common type of planning application near Hunston Green is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hunston Green?

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Hunston Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hunston Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hunston Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hunston Green

Hunston is a quaint village and civil parish located in a conservation area within Mid-Suffolk, nestled between Stowlangtoft and Badwell Ash, approximately eight miles east of Bury St Edmunds. Surrounded by predominantly arable farmland, it offers a rural atmosphere that may influence local planning applications and developments.

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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: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hunston Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hunston Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hunston Green.

- 1 Hardings Lane Norton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3NW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Proposed prefabricated timber pod in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Hunston Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Hunston Green 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 Hunston Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hunston Green 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.

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Planning Activity in Hunston Green

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Hunston Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

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

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hunston Green were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

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