Melon Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melon Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £191,408 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melon Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melon 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 Melon Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Melon Green.
- - Brick Kiln Farmhouse Straight Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TF
Application for listed building consent a. repair works to north-west, north and south east elevations b. repairs to door frame on north elevation and replace door with a non-functioning board door
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Appleberry House Folly Lane Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4TH
Householder Application - Erection of a New Garage / Annex for ancillary use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
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A brief summary of Melon Green in Suffolk
Melon Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in Melon Green show an average sale price of £191,408, 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 Melon Green a particularly low-crime area.
Melon Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whepstead. 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 Melon Green includes 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, Melon 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 Melon Green
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Melon Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Melon Green.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melon Green were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.