How long do planning decisions take near Newman's Green?

The average planning decision time near Newman's Green is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Newman's Green?

The planning approval rate near Newman's Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newman's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Newman's Green is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Newman's Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newman's Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Newman's Green are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Newman's Green

Newman's Green is a hamlet within the civil parish of Acton in Suffolk, located three miles northeast of Sudbury. The parish encompasses a tranquil rural setting, making it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a picturesque village environment.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £336,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newman's 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 Newman's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Newman's Green.

- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/22/05231 - Phase III - Changes to Brick Band and Brick Type.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-20
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/05231 - Conditions 5 (Landscaping Amendments) and 7 (Garden Separation Fencing)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Kimberley Newmans Green Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AB
Full Planning Application - Change of use of existing residential dwelling (C3) to Residential Children's Home (C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Permission B/15/01718, Dated 29th March 2018 - Town and Country Planning (Development Planning Procedure) (England) Order 2015
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01718 - Part discharge of Conditions 38 (Landscaping) and 43 (Open Space) for phase 4 only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01718 - part discharge of Conditions 9 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 10 (Surface water Drainage), 12 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) and 28
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01718 - Part discharge of Condition 29 (Existing and Proposed Ground Profiles) for phase 4 only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Application for Non Material Amendment relating to DC/22/05231 - Replacement of 'Feature Projecting Brick Band' - Light Multi Stock Brick; Handing of dwellings 517 and 554 (House type EMA34)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-17
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- Land South Of Chilton Grove Waldingfield Road Chilton Sudbury CO10 0PR
Application under S73a for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/20/04342 dated 31/08/2021. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Erection of 2no dwellings (consistin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/15/01718 - Condition 22 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points)- Phase 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-21
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/20/05183 - Partial Discharge of Condition 5 (Dormouse) for Phase 1 Only
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
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- Chilton Woods Mixed Development To North Of Woodhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/02328 - Condition 4 (Soft Landscaping Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Newman's Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Newman's Green show an average sale price of £336,665, 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 Newman's Green a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Newman's Green

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Newman's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newman's Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Newman's Green were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), amendments (2).

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