Search Santon Downham planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Santon Downham · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Oaktree Cottage 27 Santon Downham Santon Downham Brandon Suffolk IP27 0TGAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Silver Birch (T1 on plan) cut all three stems to a minimum of 5cm above ground levelReceived 7 Nov 2026DC/26/1740/TCA
- The Limes Marks Lane Santon Downham Suffolk IP27 0TLAwaiting decisionTrees in a conservation area notification - one Norway Maple (T005 on plan) fellReceived 16 Oct 2026DC/26/1591/TCA
- Hornbeams 48 Santon Downham Santon Downham Suffolk IP27 0TGApprovedTrees in a conservation area notification - one Oak (marked on plan) fell and one Oak (marked on plan) reduce branches overhanging roof by up to three metres and thin canopy by up to 20 percentReceived 17 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026DC/26/1427/TCA
- Land Road From B1107 Brandon To B1107 County Boundary Santon Downham SuffolkAwaiting decisionDetermination in respect of permitted agricultural development - two steel-portal framed agricultural buildingsAgricultural NotificationReceived 19 May 2026DC/26/0778/AG1
- St Marys Church Marks Lane Santon Downham Suffolk IP27 0TGAwaiting decisionApplication for lawful development certificate for existing use or development - land for burial useCertificate of Lawful Existing Use/DevReceived 10 Mar 2026DC/26/0387/CLE
Planning in Santon Downham
Only 3 decisions near Santon Downham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Santon Downham in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Santon Downham
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IP27 93 applications in the last 12 months
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About Santon Downham
Santon Downham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, with a population of 240 as of 2005. Nestled within Thetford Forest along a curve of the River Little Ouse, it lies just 4 miles southeast of Thetford and 2 miles west of the nearest railway station in Brandon, making it a serene yet accessible location for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Santon Downham show an average sale price of £234,250, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Santon Downham 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 Santon Downham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Santon Downham has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Santon Downham 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Santon Downham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Santon Downham.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1).