Little Bradley, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Bradley, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Bradley
Little Bradley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled in the valley of the River Stour and just north of Haverhill, the village's name translates to "the wide clearing." Historically, it was recorded in the Domesday Book with a population of 57 in 1086, although by the 2011 Census, it was included in the population count of the adjacent civil parish of Great Bradley. This picturesque setting may present various planning opportunities for developments within the area.
Population: 47 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,050 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Bradley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Bradley.
- 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 Little Bradley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Little Bradley.
- - Little Bradley Hall Hall Road Little Bradley Suffolk CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Retention of proposed wooden gazebo to be used for private use and wedding ceremonies
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2015-09-07
View full details - - Gate Lodge Cottage Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Application to discharge condition 2 (materials).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2013-12-05
View full details - - Gate Lodge Cottage Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Application to discharge condition 2 (material details).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2013-12-05
View full details - - Gate Lodge Cottage Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Listed Building Application - Erection of (i) Single storey extension (following demolition of existing extension) & (ii) Fencing & gate with associated internal & external alterations
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2013-08-08
View full details - - Gate Lodge Cottage Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Erection of (i) Single storey extension (following demolition of existing extension) & (ii) Fencing & gate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2013-08-08
View full details - - Hall Farm Hall Road Little Bradley Suffolk CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Change of use of former beef cattle building to livery stables and ancillary storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2012-05-17
View full details - - Little Bradley Hall Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Construction of replacement stables with associated storage and indoor amenity space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2009-10-08
View full details - - Little Bradley Hall Hall Road Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Listed Building Application - Construction of replacement stables with associated storage and indoor amenity space
Status: Withdrawn | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2009-10-08
View full details - - Land at The Green Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Erection of detached two-storey dwelling (revised design to that approved under SE/03/2876/P) amended by e-mail and drawings received 21 May 2008 omitting front facing roof ligh
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2008-04-17
View full details - - Hall Barn Little Bradley Hall Little Bradley Haverhill CB9 7JG
Listed Building Application - Increase depth by 2.0 metres of single storey extension to existing barn approved under Listed Building Consent SE/03/3691/LB
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2004-12-16
View full details - - Hall Barn Little Bradley Hall Little Bradley Haverhill CB9 7JG
Planning Application - Increase depth by 2.0 metres of single storey extension to existing barn approved under planning permission SE/03/3690/P
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2004-12-16
View full details - - Hall Farm Little Bradley
Planning Application - Conversion of cattle building to form ten livery stables and use of seven existing stables for livery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2004-06-01
View full details - - Hall Farm Little Bradley Haverhill Suffolk
Planning Application - Continued use of agricultural building (cattle housing) as indoor riding area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2004-03-03
View full details - - Hall Barn Little Bradley Hall Little Bradley
Planning Application - Change of use of barn to functions facility and erection of associated extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2003-11-17
View full details - - Hall Barn Little Bradley Hall Little Bradley
Listed Building - Alterations and extensions associated with change of use of barn to functions facility
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2003-11-17
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A brief summary of Little Bradley in Suffolk
Little Bradley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled in the valley of the River Stour and just north of Haverhill, the village's name translates to "the wide clearing." Historically, it was recorded in the Domesday Book with a population of 57 in 1086, although by the 2011 Census, it was included in the population count of the adjacent civil parish of Great Bradley. This picturesque setting may present various planning opportunities for developments within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 47 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Little Bradley show an average sale price of £295,050, 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 Little Bradley a particularly low-crime area.
Little Bradley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great and Little Thurlow. 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 Little Bradley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Trundley and Wadgell's Woods, Great Thurlow SSSI; 4 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, Little Bradley 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 Little Bradley
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Little Bradley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Bradley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Little Bradley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Little Bradley were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.