Lower Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Lower Green.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Green.
- 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 Lower Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lower Green.
- - 48 Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore tree (marked with circle on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Flint House Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one cherry (marked front on plan) overall crown reduction by up to one metre b. one conifer (marked back on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - The Oaks Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Eucalyptus (T1 on plan) fell and one Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) crown lift to eight metres above ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-16
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Lower Green in Suffolk
Lower Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in Lower Green show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Lower Green a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Higham. 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 Lower Green includes 2 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, Lower Green 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 Lower Green
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Green were tree works (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Higham planning applications
- Middle Green planning applications
- Upper Green planning applications
- Broom's Barn planning applications
- Needham Street planning applications
- Barrow planning applications
- Denham planning applications
- Denham End 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.