How long do planning decisions take near Sicklesmere?

The average planning decision time near Sicklesmere is 66 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 Sicklesmere?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sicklesmere?

The most common type of planning application near Sicklesmere is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sicklesmere?

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Sicklesmere, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sicklesmere, Suffolk.

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About Sicklesmere

Sicklesmere is a village situated in Suffolk, England, approximately one mile south of Bury St Edmunds along the A134. The village is split between the civil parishes of Little and Great Whelnetham, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications due to its proximity to a larger town and its unique parish divisions.

District: Great Whelnetham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sicklesmere.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sicklesmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sicklesmere.

- Post Office House Bury Road Sicklesmere Suffolk IP30 0TH
Trees in a conservation area notification - one cherry and one hazel (marked 1 and 2 on plan) coppice and the removal of ivy from one hawthorn
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Acorns Stanningfield Road Great Whelnetham Suffolk IP30 0TL
TPO 111(1970) tree preservation order - one Oak (T004 on plan, within area A1 on order) remove diseased stem; one Oak (T005 on plan, within area A1 on order) reduce height by up to five metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-13
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- Street Record Pipistrelle Way Great Whelnetham Suffolk IP30 0BF
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Wild Cherry (T3777 on plan) crown lift to 2.5 metres above ground level, one Wild Cherry (T3778 on plan) lateral crown reduction by 1.5 metres from buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-25
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- Sicklesmere House Little Whelnetham Road Great Whelnetham Suffolk IP30 0BX
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - one Poplar (T1 on plan) fell; one Greengage and three Plum trees (T2 and G3 on plan) reduce crown height by 1.5 metres and reduce crown spread by 1.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-08
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- Acorns Stanningfield Road Great Whelnetham Suffolk IP30 0TL
TPO 111 (1970) tree preservation order - three Oaks (T1, T2 and T3 on plan in Area A1 on order) overall crown reduction of three metres and coppice two Ash (T4 and T5 on plan in Area A1 on order)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Sicklesmere in Suffolk

Property prices in Sicklesmere show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Sicklesmere a particularly low-crime area.

Sicklesmere has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sicklesmere. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Sicklesmere

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sicklesmere. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Sicklesmere slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sicklesmere were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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