Little Waldingfield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Waldingfield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Waldingfield
Little Waldingfield is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated just two miles from its larger counterpart, Great Waldingfield. Nestled within the Babergh district, it encompasses the hamlet of Humble Green and had a population of 364 as of 2021. This charming locale offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy point of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 364 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
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 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Waldingfield.
- 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 Waldingfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Little Waldingfield.
- - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Application under Section 19 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 DC/25/05605 dated 13/02/2026 - - Erection of a single-storey, flat-roof extension, construction of a two
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/05604 dated 13/02/2026 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of a single
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05605 - 3 (Materials), 5 (Eaves, Verges and Abutment), 6 (Rainwater Goods, Vents and Flues), 7 (Hardstanding), 8 (Boundary Treatments and Gates) and 9 (In
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05604 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Walnut Lodge Haymarket Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SY
Householder Application - Internal conversion of storeroom above integral garage into bedroom + en-suite bathroom with Vellux window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Malting Cottage Haymarket Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SY
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Walnut Tree (T1) + (T2) - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Priory Farm Church Road Little Waldingfield CO10 0SW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Use of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Refer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a single-storey, flat-roof extension, construction of a two bay garage to the side of the existing dwelling, Internal alterations to partitions an
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Enniskillen Lodge The Street Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SU
Householder Application - Erection of a single-storey, flat-roof extension, construction of a two bay garage to the side of the existing dwelling, External alterations of re-painting the render and wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Harvest Barn Haymarket Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0SY
Application for Listed Building Consent - Insertion of replacement double glazed windows, double glazed French doors and front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Little Waldingfield in Suffolk
Little Waldingfield is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated just two miles from its larger counterpart, Great Waldingfield. Nestled within the Babergh district, it encompasses the hamlet of Humble Green and had a population of 364 as of 2021. This charming locale offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy point of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 364 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Little Waldingfield 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 Waldingfield a particularly low-crime area.
Little Waldingfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Waldingfield, Little Waldingfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Waldingfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brent Eleigh Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Waldingfield 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 Waldingfield
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Little Waldingfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Waldingfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 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 Waldingfield were discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (3), amendments (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Humble Green planning applications
- Priory Green planning applications
- Washmere Green planning applications
- Upsher Green planning applications
- Great Waldingfield planning applications
- Brent Eleigh planning applications
- Lavenham planning applications
- Edwardstone planning applications
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.