Little Finborough, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Finborough, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Finborough are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Finborough
Little Finborough is a quaint village in Suffolk, located approximately 3.5 miles south-west of Stowmarket, and adjacent to Great Finborough. Historically referred to as ‘Finborough Parva,’ the village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Key landmarks include St Mary's Church and Little Finborough Hall, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 58 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Finborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Finborough.
- 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 Finborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Little Finborough.
- - Fern Lodge Mill Road Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2LP
Householder Planning Application - Retention of storage sheds
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Mallard Cottage Mill Road Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2LP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03844 - Condition 3 (Materials) and 4 (Fenestration)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Nutberry Straight Road Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2LZ
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension replacing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Bowl Corner Cottage Bowl Corner Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2LH
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Bevants Farm Barn Burnt House Lane Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2NE
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Mallard Cottage Mill Road Battisford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2LP
Householder application - Replacement of existing garage with Guest Accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-31
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A brief summary of Little Finborough in Suffolk
Little Finborough is a quaint village in Suffolk, located approximately 3.5 miles south-west of Stowmarket, and adjacent to Great Finborough. Historically referred to as ‘Finborough Parva,’ the village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Key landmarks include St Mary's Church and Little Finborough Hall, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 58 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Little Finborough show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Finborough a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Finborough 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 Finborough
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Little Finborough. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Finborough maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Finborough were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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