How long do planning decisions take near Leavenheath?

The average planning decision time near Leavenheath is 54 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 Leavenheath?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Leavenheath?

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

How can I track planning applications near Leavenheath?

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Leavenheath, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Leavenheath, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Leavenheath are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Leavenheath

Leavenheath is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated near the Essex border along the A134 road connecting Sudbury and Colchester. Part of the Babergh district, it encompasses the hamlets of Cock Street and Honey Tye. The population of Leavenheath was recorded at 1,373 in 2001, with a slight decrease to 1,370 by the 2011 Census, making it a small but stable community for planning considerations.

Population: 1,281 (2021)

District: Babergh

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £317,574 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Leavenheath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Leavenheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Leavenheath.

- Norton Villa 14 Nayland Road Leavenheath CO6 4PH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Town and Country Planning (Ge
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Leavenheath in Suffolk

Property prices in Leavenheath show an average sale price of £317,574, 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 Leavenheath a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Leavenheath includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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 Leavenheath

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Leavenheath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Leavenheath were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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