Kentford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kentford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Kentford
Kentford is a charming village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, strategically located along the River Kennet and the B1506 road, which links Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds. With a population of approximately 1,125 as of 2021, the village benefits from access to the Kennett railway station, providing indirect rail connections to London via Cambridge. Situated just four miles northeast of Newmarket and nine miles west of Bury St. Edmunds, Kentford is an appealing area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and convenient transport links.
Population: 1,131 (2021)
District: Forest Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kentford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kentford.
- 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 Kentford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Kentford.
- - Red Oak 6 Kennett Park Close Kentford Suffolk CB8 8QU
Householder planning application - single storey extension to existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 29 Old Stable Lane Kentford Suffolk CB8 7GH
TPO 002(2015) tree preservation order - one lime (marked T1 on plan and within A1 on order) reduce height by two metres, one lime (marked T2 on plan and within A1 on order) reduce in height by three m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Mead House 3B Pilgrim Court Kentford Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8FA
TPO 11(1989) tree preservation order - One oak (marked T1 on plan and within G4 on order) reduce lateral spread by up to two metres over garden, reduce large lower lateral branch by up to 3.5 metres o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 22 St Marys Road Kentford Suffolk CB8 7FY
Householder planning application - single storey side extension (following demolition of existing side porch)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 33 Old Stable Lane Kentford Suffolk CB8 7GH
TPO 002 (2015) tree preservation order - a. four Elm (T1-T4 on plan within A1 on order) reduce crown back to fence line by up to three metres b. one Elm (T5 on plan within A1 on order) fell c. one Map
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 13 Edgeborough Close Kentford Suffolk CB8 8QY
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use or development - one roof mounted solar-thermal panel
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 12 Edgeborough Close Kentford Suffolk CB8 8QY
TPO 107 (1970) tree preservation order - one Maple (T5 on plan, within area A2 on order) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 43 Anvil Way Kentford Suffolk CB8 8GY
Householder planning application - conversion of double garage to one bedroom annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 42 Anvil Way Kentford Suffolk CB8 8GY
Householder planning application - installation of air source heat pump in rear garden following removal of existing oil tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Kentford in Suffolk
Kentford is a charming village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, strategically located along the River Kennet and the B1506 road, which links Newmarket and Bury St. Edmunds. With a population of approximately 1,125 as of 2021, the village benefits from access to the Kennett railway station, providing indirect rail connections to London via Cambridge. Situated just four miles northeast of Newmarket and nine miles west of Bury St. Edmunds, Kentford is an appealing area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and convenient transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,131 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
Property prices in Kentford show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Kentford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kentford 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.
Planning Activity in Kentford
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Kentford. Of these, 21% were approved, with an average decision time of 283 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 Kentford.
With an average of 283 days, decisions near Kentford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 10-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Kentford were outline applications (20), full planning applications (5), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 6 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
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