Thorington, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorington, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorington are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorington
Thorington is a quaint village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Halesworth and just south of Wenhaston. The A12 main road runs along the eastern edge of the parish, making it easily accessible. With a population of 76 recorded in 2001, the area features historical landmarks such as The Round House, a listed gamekeeper's lodge, while Thorington Hall, once a notable estate, was demolished in 1949. Planning applications in this peaceful village may reflect its rural character and historical context.
Population: 70 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorington.
- 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 Thorington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
123 planning applications found near Thorington.
- - Oak Cottage Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Demolish existing double garage and build a new two-bedroom bungalow in part garden of Oak Cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Part Land Opposite Oak Cottage Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk
Consultation - License notification for telegraph poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Part Verge West Side Of Hogg Lane Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk
Consultation - License notification for telegraph poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Blackheath Cottage Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Double storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - Fernleigh Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EU
Construction of a first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Non-material amendment to DC/22/2698/VOC - (Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings) - Change of material from brickwork to weatherboa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition Nos. 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 and 13 of Planning Permission DC/22/2698/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - Ch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9HD
Removal of condition 3 of DC/22/2698/VOC (Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - Change of material from brickwork to weatherboardi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Oakhurst Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
T1 - Quercus robur, Oak. Full removal. Survey recommendation by Treecare Consultants Ltd. The tree has been under observation since 2018 and shows multiple signs of notable decline including large sec
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-11
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition Nos. 10, 11, 14, 15 and 16 of DC/22/2698/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - Change of material fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Star Cottage Hall Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HF
Demolish existing conservatory and re-build, extend to the rear and extend to the side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-21
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition No.17 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - external lighting
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition No. 12 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - Landscape Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-24
View full details - - Gate Cottage Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Modern single storey extension to be extended to form a two storey gable, providing a bedroom and ensuite shower room. Solar panel installation on roof. Replacing shed with new store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-16
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition Nos. 10, 14, 15 and 16 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - remediation method statement (RMS), Validation Report and contamination
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - Heathside Farm Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9DH
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/15/1034/FUL - Change of use of existing yard and warehouse, Demolition of existing structures and hardstanding, Erection of two detached houses, Siting of 7 no 2 per
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-09-20
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Discharge of Condition No.10 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - remediation method statement.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-08-10
View full details - - Glen House Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Suffolk IP19 9HD
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/4128/FUL - Residential Development Comprising of 8no. new Dwellings - Change of material from brickwork to weatherboarding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-07-07
View full details - - Oak Cottage Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9HD
Demolish existing double garage and build a new two bedroom bungalow in part garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-06-14
View full details - - Holmsgarth Blackheath Road Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9ET
Construction of single storey side extension to provide a ground floor bedroom and ensuite shower room. Extension to be built in red brick to match existing with parapet and a flat roof, windows to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-12
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A brief summary of Thorington in Suffolk
Thorington is a quaint village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Halesworth and just south of Wenhaston. The A12 main road runs along the eastern edge of the parish, making it easily accessible. With a population of 76 recorded in 2001, the area features historical landmarks such as The Round House, a listed gamekeeper's lodge, while Thorington Hall, once a notable estate, was demolished in 1949. Planning applications in this peaceful village may reflect its rural character and historical context. The settlement has a population of approximately 70 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Thorington show an average sale price of £319,040, 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 Thorington a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thorington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Thorington
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Thorington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Thorington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thorington were full planning applications (15), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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