Search Pakenham planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Pakenham · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Pakenham Lodge The Street Pakenham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2JXAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - a. one Palm (T1) one Prunus (T8) one Ash (T12) fell b. three Beech (T9 T17 T18) two Lime (T6 T7) one Weeping Willow (T11) one Horse Chestnut (T13) and one Sycamore (T16) crown lift to three metres c. one Leyland (T5) reduce height by six metres d. one Lime (T4) right damaged stem pollarded to 5 meters in height, and overall crown reduction by up to 4.5 metresWorks to trees in Conservation AreaReceived 21 Oct 2026DC/26/1620/TCA
- Pakenham Lodge The Street Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JXAwaiting decisionTPO 238 (1973) tree preservation order- a. one Elm and one Sycamore (T19 on plan within A1 on order) two Sycamore (T20 and T23 on plan within A1 on order) fell b. Group of Yew (T21 on plan within A1 on order) crown lift to two metres c. one Acacia (T22 on plan within A1 on order) reduce lateral limb by four metres d. one Acacia (T24 on plan within A1 on order) two split limbs to be removed back to suitable growth points e. one Beech (T26 on plan within A1 on order) reomve large dead limb and pollard remaining stems to 10 metresWorks to TPO'sReceived 16 Oct 2026DC/26/1587/TPO
- Bell House The Street Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JUApprovedTrees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore (T1 on plan) remove basal epicormic branches on the garden aspect to a height of three metres above ground level; one Golden false acacia (T2 on plan) reduce in height by up to 2.5 metres and reduce lateral branches by up to 1.5 metres; one tree (dead) (T3) fellReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026DC/26/1394/TCA
- 11 Manor Garth Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2LBApprovedApplication for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - single-storey rear extension with a flat roof, formation of structural openings between the existing dwelling and extension, installation of rooflights, windows and French doors, and associated internal alterationsReceived 24 Aug 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026DC/26/1174/CLP
- 5 The Greenwoods Pakenham Suffolk IP31 2JJApprovedApplication for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - replace two garage doors with two windows, insert double doors to rear elevation and insert four rooflights to front and rear roof slopes to facilitate conversion of garage to habitable spaceReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026DC/26/1082/CLP
Planning in Pakenham
- Approved
- 100%
- 12 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pakenham in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.
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About Pakenham
Pakenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England. With historical roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era, it proudly identifies itself as the "Village of Two Mills." Notably, Pakenham is home to a water mill, which is the only working example in Suffolk, alongside the well-preserved Pakenham Windmill, both of which may be of interest for planning applications related to heritage and tourism development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 871 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Pakenham show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pakenham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pakenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Pakenham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pakenham 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.
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In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Pakenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).