Lindsey, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lindsey, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lindsey are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lindsey
Lindsey is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of mid-to-south Suffolk, England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 208 residents, making it a small but close-knit community that may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 188 (2021)
District: Babergh
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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 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lindsey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lindsey.
- 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 Lindsey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lindsey.
- - Barn On Land To The East Of Rose Green Road Lindsey Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00930 - Conditions 4 (Bats), 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 9 (Cycle Storage) and 10 (Bin Storage and Presentation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Barn On Land To The East Of Rose Green Road Lindsey Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00931 - Condition 3 (Fenestration); Condition 4 (Floor Build-Up); Condition 5 (Staircase); Condition 6 (Thatch Type); and Condition 7 (Thatch Detailing).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Barn On Land To The East Of Rose Green Road Lindsey IP7 6PX
Planning Application - Conversion of timber framed barn into 1no 3 bedroom dwelling house. Insertion of windows and doors; provision of traditional timber stairs and access balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Barn On Land To The East Of Rose Green Road Lindsey IP7 6PX
Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion of timber framed barn into 1no 3 bedroom dwelling house. Insertion of windows and doors; provision of traditional timber stairs and access balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Church Farm Meadow Church Road Lindsey Suffolk
Application under S73 for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/21/02911 dated 22/07/2022. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Change of use and conversion of bar
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Barn On Land To The East Of Rose Green Road Lindsey Suffolk
Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) of Planning Permission DC/19/01412 dated: 13/06/19 - Conversion of barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - Modern Barn At Rose Farm Rose Green Road Lindsey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6PX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/02672 - Conditions 2 (Great Crested Newt Method Statement), 3 (Lighting Design Scheme), 6 (Refuse Bins and Collection Areas), 7 (Surface Water Discharge P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-07
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A brief summary of Lindsey in Suffolk
Lindsey is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of mid-to-south Suffolk, England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 208 residents, making it a small but close-knit community that may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 188 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Lindsey 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 Lindsey a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lindsey 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lindsey 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 Lindsey
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lindsey. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Lindsey.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Lindsey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lindsey were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.