How long do planning decisions take near North Common?

The average planning decision time near North Common is 55 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 North Common?

The planning approval rate near North Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near North Common?

The most common type of planning application near North Common is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near North Common?

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North Common, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Common, Suffolk.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Common.

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 North Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near North Common.

- Meadow Farm North Common Hepworth Suffolk IP22 2PR
Application to discharge conditions 4 (new/replacement windows - detailed) and 5 (new/replacement doors - ext) of application DC/24/1141/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-06
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- Fourways North Common Hepworth Suffolk IP22 2PR
Householder planning application - single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of North Common in Suffolk

North Common is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in North Common show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 North Common a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Common 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 North Common

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near North Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near North Common were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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