How long do planning decisions take near Saxham Street?

The average planning decision time near Saxham Street is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Saxham Street?

The planning approval rate near Saxham Street is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saxham Street?

The most common type of planning application near Saxham Street is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saxham Street?

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Saxham Street, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saxham Street, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Saxham Street are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saxham Street.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saxham Street.

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 Saxham Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Saxham Street.

- Upland House Saxham Street Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5DD
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair walls reusing the existing masonry where possible with additional, larger piers using the identical brick bonds and mortar as existing (Flemish bond).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Saxham Street in Suffolk

Saxham Street is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Saxham Street a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Saxham Street includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gipping Great Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Saxham Street

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Saxham Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Saxham Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Saxham Street were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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