Occold, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Occold, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Occold are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Occold
Occold is a quaint village in Suffolk, England, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Eye and 8 miles from Diss. Its strategic location makes it a potential area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby towns.
Population: 506 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Occold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Occold.
- 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 Occold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
187 planning applications found near Occold.
- - 13 Old Rectory Gardens Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PD
Householder Application - Replacement of porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Labcorp Drug Development Barric Lane Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02415 - Condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) and 9 (External Lighting)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 15 Old Rectory Gardens Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PD
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Presrvation Order - Re-pollard 1 No. Lime (T1), Re-pollard 1 No. Holm Oak (T2) to 20ft and Reduce 1 No. Oak (T3) by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Haven Cottage Mill Road Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PN
Householder Application - Insertion of new side door and front window. Weatherboarding to part front, side and rear elevation and to detached garage. New enclosed porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Leam Cottages Church Street Occold Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Erection of 1no. two storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - White House Farm Dublin Road Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PY
Application for Listed Building Consent - Demolition of conservatory. Erection of single storey extension to east end of dwelling, and works as detailed in the design and access statement.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - White House Farm Dublin Road Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PY
Householder application - Demolition of conservatory. Erection of single storey extension to east end of dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 6 Old Rectory Gardens Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PD
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS11/A1 - Thin crown of 1 No. Lime (T1) by up to 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Building 08 Labcorp Barric Lane Eye Suffolk IP23 7PX
Full Planning Application - Erection of new plant platforms and external works to building and site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Wingfield Farm House Barric Lane Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Previ
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Wingfield Farm House Barric Lane Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PX
Householder Planning Application - Conversion of outbuilding into a two bed annex with 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, a living kitchen area and an entrance boot room at the front door. Changes to the exter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - 4 Cedars Rise Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7QA
Householder Application - Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Wingfield Farm House Barric Lane Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity,including those in breach of a planning condition Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Confir
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-09
View full details - - 1A Leam Cottages Church Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PS
Householder Planning Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - 1 Leam Cottages Church Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PS
Householder Planning Application - Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - The Street Occold Suffolk
Notification from a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoRaWAN gateway equipment
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Flimworth House The Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PL
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01075 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - 7 Cedars Close Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PB
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/23/05574 - Reduction in footprint and height of extension; changes to fenestration and doors and removal of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - The Cottage Mill Road Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PN
Householder Application - Erection of part front/side and rear single and two storey extensions including reconstruction of south gable end wall and alterations to front fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - Flimworth House The Street Occold Eye Suffolk IP23 7PL
Householder Application - Erection of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-01
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A brief summary of Occold in Suffolk
Occold is a quaint village in Suffolk, England, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Eye and 8 miles from Diss. Its strategic location makes it a potential area of interest for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 506 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Occold show an average sale price of £336,581, 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 Occold a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Occold 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 Occold
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Occold. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Occold.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Occold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Occold were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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