Little Cornard, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Cornard, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Cornard
Little Cornard is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated just 0.5 miles from the larger Great Cornard along the B1508 road connecting Sudbury and Colchester. Part of the Babergh district, it has a population of 305, which decreased to 286 according to the 2011 Census. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Workhouse Green, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 311 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Cornard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Cornard.
- 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 Cornard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Little Cornard.
- - Greys Hall Greys Hall Corner Great Cornard CO10 0QG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building for Agricultural or Forestry use The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Little Cornard in Suffolk
Little Cornard is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated just 0.5 miles from the larger Great Cornard along the B1508 road connecting Sudbury and Colchester. Part of the Babergh district, it has a population of 305, which decreased to 286 according to the 2011 Census. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Workhouse Green, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 311 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Little Cornard show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Cornard a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Cornard includes 5 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 Cornard 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 Cornard
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Cornard. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Little Cornard.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Cornard were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.