Little Thurlow, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Thurlow, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Thurlow
Little Thurlow is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Located approximately one mile northeast of its larger counterpart Great Thurlow and four miles north of Haverhill, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area.
Population: 230 (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 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Thurlow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Thurlow.
- 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 Thurlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Little Thurlow.
- - Street Record Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk
Trees in a conservation area notification - one conifer hedge (marked on plan) top hedge to up to three metres in height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 139 Locks Cottages Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7HY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Ash (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 135 Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7HY
Trees in a conservation area notification - four Ash (T0281,T0282, T1 and T2 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Street Record Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk
Trees in a conservation area notification - one horse chestnut (T1 on plan) crown raise limb on the north aspect over road to 5.5 metres, one lime (T2 on plan) remove epicormic growths on roots up to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Little Thurlow Hall Pound Green Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7HY
Trees in a conservation area notification - four Sycamores and one Lawson's Cypress (T1774, T1792 and T1793 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - St Peters Church Church Road Little Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7JQ
Planning application - re-roof south aisle in zinc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Little Thurlow in Suffolk
Little Thurlow is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Located approximately one mile northeast of its larger counterpart Great Thurlow and four miles north of Haverhill, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 230 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Little Thurlow 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 Thurlow a particularly low-crime area.
Little Thurlow 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 Thurlow includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Little Thurlow
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Little Thurlow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Thurlow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 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 Thurlow were tree works (10), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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