Search Leavenheath planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Leavenheath · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 17 Bramble Way Leavenheath Colchester Suffolk CO6 4UNAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Garage conversion and single storey rear extensionReceived 6 Nov 2026DC/26/04209
- 20 Edies Lane Leavenheath Colchester Suffolk CO6 4PAWithdrawnFull Planning Application - Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a solo residential children's home (Use Class C2) providing care for one young person, with associated 24 hour staffing.Received 29 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 2026DC/26/04211
- 4 Edies Lane Leavenheath Colchester Suffolk CO6 4PAApprovedApplication for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT74/T1 - Removal of lower branches of crown of 1 No. Oak (T1) and remove epicormic growth and deadwood. Remaining crown to then be reduced by up to 2.5mReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 16 Oct 2026DC/26/04021
- Thomsons Farm Cock Street Leavenheath Colchester Suffolk CO6 4PJAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Installation of 2No.Air Source Heat Pumps, onto newly created plinths with associated pipework and electric wiring to conservatory. Internal and external works as detailed in the Design Access and Heritage Statement. Installation of additional screening (planted troughs) to hide the heat pumps.Received 9 Sep 2026DC/26/04023
- Thomsons Farm Cock Street Leavenheath Colchester Suffolk CO6 4PJAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Installation of 2No.Air Source Heat Pumps, onto newly created plinths with associated pipework and electric wiring to conservatory. Internal and external works as detailed in the Design Access and Heritage Statement. Installation of additional screening (planted troughs) to hide the heat pumps.Received 9 Sep 2026DC/26/04024
Planning in Leavenheath
Only 6 decisions near Leavenheath in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leavenheath in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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CO6 223 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,281 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Leavenheath show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leavenheath 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 Leavenheath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Leavenheath has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leavenheath 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Leavenheath, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Leavenheath.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1).