Moulton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moulton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Moulton
Moulton is a historic village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, situated near Newmarket. With roots that pre-date the 1086 Domesday Book, Moulton had an estimated population of 1,090 in 2005, with the 2011 census recording 1,033 residents. This quaint village offers potential for planning applications, given its rich history and established community.
Population: 909 (2021)
District: Forest Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moulton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moulton.
- 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 Moulton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Moulton.
- - 4 Park Close Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - three Conifers (indicated on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 17-19 Brookside Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one walnut (marked T1 on plan) crown lift to three metres above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Mulberry Lodge 31 Brookside Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SG
Householder planning application - a. infill open porch and relocate front door b. two single storey side extensions c. single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 12A Church Road Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SF
Householder planning application - single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 7 Lark Hill Moulton Suffolk CB8 8RT
Planning application - Variation of condition 2 of DC/24/1339/HH to allow use of amended plans to change roof of porch from flat roof to pitched
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 11 Newmarket Road Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SS
Householder planning application - a. render to all elevations b. replacement windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 11A Newmarket Road Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SS
Householder planning application - a. render and cladding to all elevations b. single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Packe House Gazeley Road Moulton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8SR
Householder planning application - extension to existing two bay garage to allow part conversion to annexe with single carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-30
View full details - - 1 Bridge Street Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Yew (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 23 Newmarket Road Moulton Suffolk CB8 8QP
Householder planning application - a. one front porch b. single storey side and rear extension c. replacement windows to existing elevations d. hardstanding to front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 10 Maltings Close Moulton Suffolk CB8 8ST
TPO02 (2008) Tree Preservation Order - 1no Oak - Pole thin regrowth stems at previous reduction points by 1/3rd, focusing on removing larger stems and those with weakest attachment points or defects
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - The Priory Brookside Moulton Suffolk CB8 8SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - Three Sycamore (T1 - T3 on plan) fell, One sycamore (T4 on plan) Fell and replace with one Oriental Plane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Moulton in Suffolk
Moulton is a historic village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, situated near Newmarket. With roots that pre-date the 1086 Domesday Book, Moulton had an estimated population of 1,090 in 2005, with the 2011 census recording 1,033 residents. This quaint village offers potential for planning applications, given its rich history and established community. The settlement has a population of approximately 909 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
Property prices in Moulton show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Moulton a particularly low-crime area.
Moulton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Moulton. 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, Moulton 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 Moulton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Moulton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Moulton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Moulton were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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