Oakley, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakley, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Oakley
Oakley is a quaint village in the Mid Suffolk district, located just south of the River Waveney and approximately 3 miles northeast of Eye and southeast of Diss. It was historically a separate civil parish until its merger with Brome in 1982. With a small population of 204 recorded in 1961, Oakley offers a peaceful rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in this part of Suffolk.
District: Brome and Oakley
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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 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley.
- 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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oakley.
- - 2 Waveney View Low Street Brome And Oakley Diss Suffolk IP21 4AP
Application for Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/04616 - Replacement of existing roof tile
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-18
View full details - - O/S 41 Lower Oakley Oakley Diss IP21 4FB
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoRaWAN gateway equipment.
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-22
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A brief summary of Oakley in Suffolk
Oakley is a quaint village in the Mid Suffolk district, located just south of the River Waveney and approximately 3 miles northeast of Eye and southeast of Diss. It was historically a separate civil parish until its merger with Brome in 1982. With a small population of 204 recorded in 1961, Oakley offers a peaceful rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in this part of Suffolk. It sits within the Brome and Oakley district.
Property prices in Oakley 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 Oakley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oakley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hoxne Brick Pit SSSI. 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, Oakley 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 Oakley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakley were amendments (1).
Nearby Towns
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- Billingford planning applications
- Oakley Park planning applications
- Brome Street planning applications
- South Green planning applications
- Scole planning applications
- Hoxne planning applications
- Cross Street planning applications
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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.