Lawshall Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lawshall Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Lawshall Green
Lawshall Green is a picturesque hamlet situated within the civil parish of Lawshall in Suffolk's Babergh district. Located just east of Hibb's Green, it lies under half a mile from the A134, providing convenient access between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, making it a relevant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lawshall Green.
- 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 Lawshall Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Lawshall Green.
- - The Limes Hibbs Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QG
Full Planning Application - Conversion and extension of cartlodge to form 1no. self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Land East Of Oriel Hibbs Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QG
Full Planning Application - Erection of 1No. Self-build Dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Limes Hibbs Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QG
Full Planning Application - Conversion of redundant cart lodge to 1no. self-build dwelling ( Self Build ).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - Fieldfare Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/00103 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-08
View full details - - Fieldfare Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Householder Application - Erection of rear/side single storey extension including roof lantern and roof lights to extension and rear of property and erection of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - Corner Farm Lawshall Road Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0JP
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - UK Power Networks - Addition of a third conductor to the existing overhead electricity line.
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 1 Hanningfield Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QF
Full Planning Application - Severance of garden and erection of 1No self build detached dwelling with new vehicular access onto Shimpling Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - The Limes Hibbs Green Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QG
Full Planning Application - Severance of garden and erection of 1No. self-build dwelling with attached garage and annexe over.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-23
View full details - - Wingfield Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Full Planning Application - Change of use of former light motor vehicle works and repair building to swim spa (sui generis) and installation of new glazed doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Bush The Street Shimpling Suffolk IP29 4HU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/20/03069- Condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme) and Condition 9 (Agreement of Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - Quince Cottage Bunkers Hill Shimpling Suffolk IP29 4HX
Householder Application - Erection of annex for disabled family member.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Brambles Shimpling Road Lawshall Suffolk IP29 4QE
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-08-19
View full details - - 5 Hanningfield Green Lawshall Suffolk IP29 4QF
Householder Application - Erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-06-24
View full details - - Westfield House Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Householder Application - Erection of single storey front extension (following demolition of existing conservatory). Replace cedar shingles with render to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-03-19
View full details - - Land North Of Ransom The Green Lawshall Suffolk
Application for Outline Planning Permission (all matters reserved) - Erection of 1No detached dwelling (re-submission of withdrawn application DC/20/00900)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-02-13
View full details - - Land Adjacent The Bush The Street Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HU
Submission of details under Outline Planning Permission B/17/01038 (Allowed under Appeal Decision APP/D3505/W/18/3196511) - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for Erection of 1 no. detached dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2020-07-23
View full details - - Land North Of Ransom The Green Lawshall Suffolk
Application for Outline Planning Permission (all matters reserved) - Erection of 1No detached dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-28
View full details - - Rye Cottage Bunkers Hill Shimpling Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4HX
Householder Planning Application - Erection of single storey side extension and replacement front porch (retention of).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2019-10-07
View full details - - Meanda Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Householder Application - Erection of single storey side extension and changes to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2019-08-07
View full details - - Meanda Shimpling Road Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QE
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act DC/18/04727 without compliance with condition 2 (Approved plans and documents).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2019-03-21
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A brief summary of Lawshall Green in Suffolk
Lawshall Green is a picturesque hamlet situated within the civil parish of Lawshall in Suffolk's Babergh district. Located just east of Hibb's Green, it lies under half a mile from the A134, providing convenient access between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, making it a relevant area for potential planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lawshall Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lawshall Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frithy and Chadacre Woods SSSI; 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 Lawshall Green
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Lawshall Green. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lawshall Green.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lawshall Green were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hibb's Green planning applications
- Hanningfields Green planning applications
- Shimpling Street planning applications
- Lawshall planning applications
- Slough Hill planning applications
- Hart's Green planning applications
- Shimpling planning applications
- Audley End planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.