How long do planning decisions take near Smithwood Green?

The average planning decision time near Smithwood Green is 73 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 Smithwood Green?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Smithwood Green?

The most common type of planning application near Smithwood Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Smithwood Green?

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Smithwood Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smithwood Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Smithwood Green

Smithwood Green is a charming hamlet within the civil parish of Cockfield, situated about 3.5 miles from Lavenham in Suffolk, England. Nestled among picturesque farmland and connected by a limited road network, the area is part of a small community that saw its population grow from 839 in 2001 to 868 by the 2011 Census, making it an ideal location for potential planning applications in a rural setting.

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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: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smithwood Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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A brief summary of Smithwood Green in Suffolk

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

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Planning Activity in Smithwood Green

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Smithwood Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

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

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Smithwood Green were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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