Search Kentford planning applications

25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Kentford · updated daily · West Suffolk Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 25 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Former Animal Health Trust Lanwades Park Kentford Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7UUAwaiting decisionHybrid application - A. Planning application - a. private and affordable dwellings following demolition of specified existing buildings b. new commercial building (class E) on ground floor and flats above c. change of use of listed stable block to community use (class F2)/commercial use (class E) d. provision of open space including dedicated area of SANG, e. play space, f. new footpath link to Jeddah Way, g. landscaping, h. car parking and i. associated infrastructure with j. vehicular access from Sir Graham Kirkham Avenue, and Sire Lane B. Outline application (all matters reserved except access) - a. private and affordable dwellings, b. one form entry primary school with 60 space nursery, c. single 30 place nursery, d. allotments, e. provision of open space and SANG, f. play space, g. landscaping, h. car parking and i. associated infrastructure with j. vehicular access from the B1506 and School RoadReceived 29 Oct 2026DC/26/1379/HYB
14 Jersey Meadow Kentford Suffolk CB8 7GJApprovedTPO 002 (2015) tree preservation order - one Beech (T1 on plan, within area G4 on order) fellWorks to TPO'sReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 14 Sep 2026DC/26/1097/TPO
Land Adj Cock Inn Bury Road Kentford Suffolk CB8 7GJAwaiting decisionTPO 002 (2015) tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on plan, within area G3 on order) fell, one Sycamore (T2 on plan, T1 on order) reduce in height by five metresWorks to TPO'sReceived 21 Jul 2026DC/26/1096/TPO
6 Larnach Drive Kentford Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7RFAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - rear conservatory extensionHouseholder ApplicationReceived 26 Jun 2026DC/26/0977/HH
60 Station Road Kennett SuffolkAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to previously approved for demolish car port and construct new bungalow with garageNon Material Amendment - 1st submissionReceived 15 Jun 202603/00822/NMAA

Planning in Kentford

Only 4 decisions near Kentford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kentford in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Kentford

Postcode districts

CB8 503 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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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. 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 £312,250, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kentford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kentford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Kentford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kentford.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kentford?

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kentford.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kentford?

The most common type of planning application near Kentford is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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