How long do planning decisions take near Kersey Tye?

The average planning decision time near Kersey Tye is 82 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 Kersey Tye?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kersey Tye?

The most common type of planning application near Kersey Tye is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kersey Tye?

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Kersey Tye, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kersey Tye, Suffolk.

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About Kersey Tye

Kersey Tye is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Known for its charming main street featuring a ford across a stream, Kersey Tye is historically significant for lending its name to Kersey cloth, a coarse woollen fabric. The village is also associated with a distinctive shade of green known as Kersey Green, reflecting its rich textile heritage.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kersey Tye.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kersey Tye based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kersey Tye.

- Cherrywood The Tye Kersey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6HB
Householder Application - Proposed cartlodge (following demolition of existing outbuilding)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-22
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A brief summary of Kersey Tye in Suffolk

Property prices in Kersey Tye show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Kersey Tye a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kersey Tye includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Groton Wood SSSI; 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 Kersey Tye

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kersey Tye. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

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

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Kersey Tye were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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

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