Little Wratting, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Wratting, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Wratting are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Wratting
Little Wratting is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, on the northeastern outskirts of Haverhill. With a population of 160 recorded in 2005, this small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and local development opportunities.
Population: 142 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £274,710 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Wratting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Wratting.
- 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 Wratting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Little Wratting.
- - Broadlands Hall Haverhill Road Little Wratting Suffolk CB9 7UD
Planning application - installation of pre-fabricated unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Little Wratting in Suffolk
Little Wratting is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, on the northeastern outskirts of Haverhill. With a population of 160 recorded in 2005, this small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 142 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Little Wratting show an average sale price of £274,710, 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 Wratting a particularly low-crime area.
Little Wratting has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Wratting. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Wratting 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 Wratting
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Little Wratting. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Wratting may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 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 Wratting were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.