Rooksey Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rooksey Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Rooksey Green

Rooksey Green is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Preston St Mary, situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Its charming rural setting may attract interest for planning applications, particularly in areas related to residential development and local amenities.

District: Preston St Mary

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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 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rooksey Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Rooksey Green.

1. - Ghost Pond Barn Rookwood Lane Preston St Mary Sudbury CO10 9LX
   Application under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act (1990) to remove condition 3 attached to B/05/01242/FUL (Conversion and extension of agricultural building to form 1 No. unit of holid
   Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2017-02-14
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2. - Windy Howe Rookwood Lane Preston St Mary Sudbury CO10 9LX
   Continued use of mobile structure for use as office/storage area.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2005-11-10
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3. - Buildings At Rooksey Green Farm Rookwood Lane Preston St Mary Sudbury CO10 9LX
   Conversion and extension of agricultural building to form 1 No. unit of holiday accommodation.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2005-07-20
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4. - Buildings At Rooksey Green Farm Rookwood Lane Preston St. Mary Sudbury Suffolk CO109LX
   Outline - Conversion of farm buildings to one unit of holiday accommodation (as amended by further information received under cover of and by letter from agent dated 21/07/04 and agents further letter
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2002-06-27
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A brief summary of Rooksey Green in Suffolk

Rooksey Green is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Preston St Mary, situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Its charming rural setting may attract interest for planning applications, particularly in areas related to residential development and local amenities. It sits within the Preston St Mary district.

Property prices in Rooksey 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 Rooksey Green a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rooksey Green 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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