How long do planning decisions take near Ixworth?

The average planning decision time near Ixworth is 64 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 Ixworth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ixworth?

The most common type of planning application near Ixworth is tree works applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ixworth?

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Ixworth, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ixworth, Suffolk.

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About Ixworth

Ixworth is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 6 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds and 9 miles southeast of Thetford, accessible via the A143 road to Diss. As of the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 2,365, making it a noteworthy community for those interested in planning applications in the area.

Population: 2,248 (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 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ixworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ixworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ixworth.

- The Priory High Street Ixworth Suffolk IP31 2HT
TPO 045 (1964) tree preservation order - 11 Yews (group B indicated in orange on plan within Area A1 on order) overall crown reduction of up to three metres, crown lift to 3 metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-23
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A brief summary of Ixworth in Suffolk

Property prices in Ixworth 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 Ixworth a particularly low-crime area.

Ixworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ixworth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ixworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bangrove Wood, Ixworth 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 Ixworth

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Ixworth. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ixworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Ixworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ixworth were tree works (17), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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