Thornham Parva, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornham Parva, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Thornham Parva
Thornham Parva is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated north of Thornham Magna and approximately five miles south of Diss. With a small population of around 50 recorded in 2005, it was later incorporated into the population statistics of Thornham Magna due to census guidelines for villages with fewer than 100 residents. This peaceful parish offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its rural charm and proximity to surrounding communities.
Population: 51 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002C
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornham Parva.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornham Parva.
- 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 Thornham Parva based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Thornham Parva.
- - Chandos Farm Bull Road Thornham Parva IP23 8ES
Full Planning Application - Conversion and extension of building to form 1no self-build dwelling (following demolition of buildings), and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Thornham Magna Road Thornham Parva Suffolk
Notification from a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoRaWAN gateway equipment.
Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Land At Chandos Farm Bull Road Thornham Parva Suffolk
Planning Application. Demolition of agricultural building and erection of self-build dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Thornham Parva in Suffolk
Thornham Parva is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated north of Thornham Magna and approximately five miles south of Diss. With a small population of around 50 recorded in 2005, it was later incorporated into the population statistics of Thornham Magna due to census guidelines for villages with fewer than 100 residents. This peaceful parish offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its rural charm and proximity to surrounding communities. The settlement has a population of approximately 51 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Thornham Parva show an average sale price of £427,456, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Thornham Parva has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mellis. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Thornham Parva includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Thornham Parva
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Thornham Parva. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornham Parva may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornham Parva were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Thornham Magna planning applications
- Stoke Ash planning applications
- Mellis planning applications
- Mellis Green planning applications
- Yaxley planning applications
- Wickham Green planning applications
- Wickham Skeith planning applications
- Thwaite 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.