Ixworth Thorpe, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ixworth Thorpe, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Ixworth Thorpe
Ixworth Thorpe is a quaint village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated along the A1088 road, approximately 2 miles northwest of Ixworth and 7 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds. As of 2005, the village had an estimated population of 60, although the 2011 Census did not record its population separately. The parish council operates in conjunction with Ixworth, making it an integral part of the local governance structure.
Population: 49 (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: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ixworth Thorpe.
- 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 Thorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Ixworth Thorpe.
- - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Planning application - variation of condition 15 (demolition of existing cottages) of DC/21/1198/FUL to allow for prior occupancy
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-15
View full details - - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Planning application - variation of condition 10 of DC/21/1198/FUL, to enable commencement of the development prior to obtaining bat licence
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Planning application - installation of bat lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-01
View full details - - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Planning application - variation of condition 10 to enable commencement of development prior to the bat licence being issued which relates to the demolition of the existing cottages and condition 15 o
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-06
View full details - - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 6 (bin storage); 8 (cycle storage); 11 (materials) and 14 (boundary treatment) of DC/21/1198/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-05
View full details - - 1 Manor Cottages Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1FF
Planning application - Three dwellings (following demolition of existing dwellings)-Amended plans received 24 August 2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-06-02
View full details - - Manor Farm Barns 1 Manor Farm Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Prior approval application under Part 3 (Class R) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Change of use of agricultural building to use as business use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-11-19
View full details - - Manor Farm Barns 1 Manor Farm Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Prior Approval Application under Part 3 (Class R) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Change of use of agricultural building to flexible use within
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-06-03
View full details - - 1 Manor Farm, Manor Farm Barns Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe IP31 1QH
Planning Application - Change of use from redundant agricultural barn to light industrial (Class B1) / general industrial (Class B2) /storage and distribution (Class B8)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2020-04-28
View full details - - Manor Farm Barns 1 Manor Farm Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Application to Discharge Conditions 2 (Access), 3 (Discharge of surface water) and 4 (loading, unloading, manoeuvring and parking of vehicle details) of DC/17/2440/P3MPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2018-04-05
View full details - - Land North Of Green Acre Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Hybrid Planning Application - (i) Full Planning permission - Demolition of 3no. existing dwellings and (ii) Outline Planning Application (Means of Access to be considered) - for up to 5no. Dwellings a
Status: Rejected | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2018-03-22
View full details - - 1 Manor Farm Barns Manor Farm Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Prior Approval Application under Part 3 (Class R) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Change of use of agricultural building to commercial use (Comm
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-11-15
View full details - - Manor Farm Thetford Road Ixworth Thorpe IP31 1QH
Planning application - Removal of condition 3 of E/80/1293/P - to allow offices to be used independent of farm business
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2017-09-07
View full details - - Telephone Box Green Lane Ixworth Thorpe Suffolk
Notification under section 4 of the Communications Act 2003 - Removal of public payphone
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2016-08-30
View full details - - 19 Green Lane Ixworth Thorpe Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 1QN
Householder Planning Application - Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2014-09-23
View full details - - 18, Green Lane Ixworth Thorpe Bury St. Edmunds IP311QN
Planning Application - Erection of infill conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2011-09-20
View full details - - 20 Brand Lane (also known as 20 Green Lane) Ixworth Thorpe IP31 1QN
Planning Application - Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2011-05-18
View full details - - 20, Brand Lane Ixworth Thorpe Bury St. Edmunds IP311QH
Planning Application - Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2008-03-13
View full details - - Green Acre Ixworth Thorpe Bury St. Edmunds IP311QH
Planning Application - Erection of extension to form annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2006-11-27
View full details - - Manor Farm Ixworth Thorpe
Determination in Respect of Agricultural Permitted Development - Erection of replacement agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2005-01-31
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A brief summary of Ixworth Thorpe in Suffolk
Ixworth Thorpe is a quaint village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated along the A1088 road, approximately 2 miles northwest of Ixworth and 7 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds. As of 2005, the village had an estimated population of 60, although the 2011 Census did not record its population separately. The parish council operates in conjunction with Ixworth, making it an integral part of the local governance structure. The settlement has a population of approximately 49 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Ixworth Thorpe 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 Thorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ixworth Thorpe includes 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 Thorpe
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ixworth Thorpe. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Ixworth Thorpe.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ixworth Thorpe were outline applications (1).
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