Lakenheath, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lakenheath, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Lakenheath
Lakenheath is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a population of 4,691 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Positioned near the borders of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, it lies at the convergence of The Fens and the Breckland, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve diverse environmental considerations.
Population: 4,691
District: Lakenheath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,350 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lakenheath.
- 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 Lakenheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Lakenheath.
- - 9 Back Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HF
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Pine (T2 on plan) remove five lowest branches on southern aspect and one Chestnut (T3 on plan) reduce branches by one metre back to boundary line
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 9 Back Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HF
Trees in a conservation area notificaiton - one Pine (T1 on plan) cut back by up to two metres back to boundary/main stem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Yews 49 High Street Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9DS
Non-material amendment to DC/23/1596/VAR - change of wording to condition 3 (EPS license)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 88 High Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9DS
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Leylandii (T1 on plan) fell, three Leylandii (T2, T3 and T4 on plan) reduce to 3.5 metres above ground level, one Ash (T5 on plan) pollard to five metre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Apollo Stables Undley Road Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9BX
Planning application - Retention of mobile home to be occupied as permanent dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Mobile Home Apollo Stables Undley Road Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9BX
Planning application - Variation of condition 2 (use and duration) of DC/14/0603/FUL to enable the mobile home to be occupied as a permanent dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Land To West Of High Street Lakenheath Suffolk
Planning application - 15 dwellings with associated access, landscaping and public open space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Retreat 14 Wings Road Close Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HY
Planning application - change of use from residential dwelling (use class C3) to childrens home (use class C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Anchor House 19 Anchor Lane Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9DP
Householder planning application - a. replace garage doors b. infill of one window and one door c. replacement window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 25 Sandgalls Road Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9EE
Householder planning application - single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 4 Back Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9HF
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Oak (T1 on plan) - remove lowest branch extending over 49 The Yews
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 39 High Street Lakenheath Suffolk IP27 9DS
Householder planning application - a. part single storey and two storey rear extension following removal of existing kitchen and attached garage outbuilding b. detached domestic cart lodge garage and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - 18 Roughlands Lakenheath Brandon Suffolk IP27 9HA
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Lakenheath in Suffolk
Lakenheath is a village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a population of 4,691 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Positioned near the borders of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, it lies at the convergence of The Fens and the Breckland, making it a unique area for planning applications that may involve diverse environmental considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,691. It sits within the Lakenheath district.
Property prices in Lakenheath show an average sale price of £259,350, 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 Lakenheath a particularly low-crime area.
Lakenheath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lakenheath. 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 Lakenheath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): RAF Lakenheath SSSI, Maidscross Hill SSSI, Lakenheath Poors Fen SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Breckland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lakenheath 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 Lakenheath
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lakenheath. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Lakenheath.
The average decision period of 81 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 Lakenheath were full planning applications (9), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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