Market Weston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Market Weston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Market Weston are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Market Weston
Market Weston is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately seven miles east-south-east of Thetford and near the Norfolk border. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 245, with an estimated 260 residents in 2005. The area is notable for its natural beauty, including the Weston Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), making it an important consideration for local planning applications.
Population: 241 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
Website: http://marketweston.onesuffolk.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £280,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Market Weston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Market Weston.
- 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 Market Weston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
94 planning applications found near Market Weston.
- - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Application for listed building consent - a. replacement render on all four elevations of cottage, b. two replacement ground floor windows
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Diss Suffolk IP22 2NX
Application to discharge condition 6 (new replacement windows detailed) of DC/23/2021/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 5 Homepiece Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2PH
Householder planning application - ramped access to front of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory The Street Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2PE
TPO 316 (1973) tree preservation order - one Beech (T1 on plan, within group G1 on order) fell to 6m above ground level to create retained stump for habitat monolith.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Application for listed building consent - a. replacement door to rear elevation b. brickwork to replace flint on rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Non material amendment to DC/23/2020/HH - a. replace door ED02, changing from a swing door to sliding door; b. omit the proposed flint panel and replace with recreated feature brickwork infill similar
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - - Finchams 1 Hepworth Road Market Weston Diss Norfolk IP22 2PQ
Planning application - variation of condition two of DC/20/1895/HH to allow for use of amended plans for a. front porch b. two storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage and flat r
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Householder planning application - a. single storey side extension b. demolition of entrance lobby and replacement with single-storey entrance hall c. replacement windows d. installation of solar pane
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Application for listed building consent - a. single storey side extension b. demolition of entrance lobby and replacement with single storey entrance hall c. replacement windows d. structural strength
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - Liberty House Hepworth Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2PF
Application to discharge conditions 5 (cycle storage) 6 (refuse/recycling storage) 7 (ecological enhancement) and 9 (limit water use) of DC/22/1867/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Dwelling Village Farm The Street Market Weston Suffolk
Application for listed building consent - alterations to internal layout
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - Dwelling Village Farm The Street Market Weston Suffolk
Planning application - change of use of barn F from agricultural building to holiday let
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-29
View full details - - Wyndham House The Street Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NZ
Householder planning application - rear roof mounted solar panel array
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Wyndham House The Street Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NZ
Application for listed building consent - proposed installation of 23 solar panels to the rear roof elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Street Farm The Street Market Weston Suffolk
Planning application - temporary siting of mobile home for use as agricultural worker dwelling as amended by plans received 12 September 2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - 5 Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Householder planning - a. two storey side and rear extensions ; b. single storey rear extension; c. insertion of dormer window to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-02
View full details - - 2 Church Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2NX
Householder planning application - a. installation of open porch b. two storey side extension c. alterations to existing dwelling including replacement roof tiles, external wall insulation with render
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-08
View full details - - Liberty House Hepworth Road Market Weston Suffolk IP22 2PF
Planning application - partial change of use of existing garage/storage outbuilding (class C3) into holiday let (sui generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-10-27
View full details - - Village Farm The Street Market Weston IP22 2NZ
Application to discharge conditions three (archaeological investigation) four (great crested newts licence) five (hedge protection access) and six (contamination site investigation) of DC/18/1683/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - 1 Hepworth Road Market Weston Diss Suffolk IP22 2PQ
Non material amendment to DC/20/1895/HH - change materials for windows, front door, bi-fold doors, fascia and bargeboards, weatherboarding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-10-05
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A brief summary of Market Weston in Suffolk
Market Weston is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately seven miles east-south-east of Thetford and near the Norfolk border. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 245, with an estimated 260 residents in 2005. The area is notable for its natural beauty, including the Weston Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), making it an important consideration for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 241 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Market Weston show an average sale price of £280,620, 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 Market Weston a particularly low-crime area.
Market Weston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hopton. 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 Market Weston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Weston Fen, Suffolk SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Waveney & Little Ouse Valley Fens. 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, Market Weston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://marketweston.onesuffolk.net/. 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 Market Weston
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Market Weston. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Market Weston.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Market Weston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Market Weston were full planning applications (4), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Fen Street planning applications
- Barningham planning applications
- Hopton planning applications
- North Common planning applications
- Hepworth planning applications
- Thelnetham planning applications
- Coney Weston planning applications
- Gasthorpe planning applications
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