Swingleton Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swingleton Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Swingleton Green
Monks Eleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Babergh, Suffolk, nestled along a tributary of the River Brett. This rural area includes the charming hamlets of Swingleton Green and Stackyard Green, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications within a tranquil setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swingleton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swingleton 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 Swingleton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Swingleton Green.
- - Alexanders The Street Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AU
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 6 No. Poplars (T1 to T6), Fell 1 No. Maple (T7), Fell 1 No. Willow (T8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Old Forge The Street Monks Eleigh IP7 7AU
Application for Listed Building Consent. Re-tiling roof of central range, internal and external repairs to north elevation, repainting exterior walls and fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Eden Lodge Back Lane Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7BA
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce crown of 1 No. Maple (T 1) approx 2 - 2.5m and shape. Re-pollard 2 No. Willow (T2 and T3) to approx 5 ft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 Swingleton Green Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AB
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce whole tree canopy of 1 No. Walnut (T1) by 30%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent Melbourne House Back Lane Monks Eleigh IP7 7BA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04348 - Condition 9 (Construction Method Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land North Of The Street Monks Eleigh IP7 7AU
Application for Permission in Principle - Residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 3 no. dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Trent Cottage Back Lane Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7BA
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Fir (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land Adjacent Melbourne House Back Lane Monks Eleigh IP7 7BA
Full Planning Application - Erection of self-build dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 13 Lower Byfield Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7JJ
Application for Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/05520 - Addition of 3No rooflights to approved front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Foskers The Street Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacing of one clear, single glazed, lead frame window with stained coloured panels for privacy, and then maintenance of all window frames.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Yeomans Cottage The Street Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AU
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Two silver birch trees, both have been dead for at least 2-3 years, cut down and reduced to approximately 4 metres high, leaving the trunks in s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-23
View full details - - Alexanders The Street Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/01347 - Condition 6 (Facing Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 13 Lower Byfield Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7JJ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/05520 - Replace window with patio doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Alexanders The Street Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7AU
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area Trees - Fell 5No Poplar trees due to numerous poplar moth holes at the base likely to be decayed and leaning towards neighbours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - The Cottage Church Hill Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7JQ
Householder Application - Erection of single storey linked rear extension; remove roof glazing from existing extension and re-roof using tiles, other alterations as per Design & Access Statement.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - The Cottage Church Hill Monks Eleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 7JQ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of single storey linked rear extension; remove roof glazing from existing extension and re-roof using tiles, other alterations as per Design & Access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Swingleton Green in Suffolk
Monks Eleigh is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Babergh, Suffolk, nestled along a tributary of the River Brett. This rural area includes the charming hamlets of Swingleton Green and Stackyard Green, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications within a tranquil setting.
Property prices in Swingleton Green show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Swingleton Green a particularly low-crime area.
Swingleton Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monks Eleigh, Chelsworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swingleton 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.
Planning Activity in Swingleton Green
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Swingleton Green. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Swingleton Green.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swingleton Green were tree works (7), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Monks Eleigh planning applications
- Milden planning applications
- Stackyard Green planning applications
- Kettlebaston planning applications
- Brent Eleigh planning applications
- Chelsworth planning applications
- Chelsworth Common planning applications
- Lindsey planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.