Tuddenham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tuddenham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Tuddenham
Tuddenham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, with a population of 423 according to the 2011 Census, a slight decline from 450 in 2005. This rural community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike.
Population: 420 (2021)
District: Forest Heath
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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: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 003F
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tuddenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tuddenham.
- 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 Tuddenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Tuddenham.
- - Cavenham Heath Quarry Tuddenham Road Cavenham IP28 6SE
Discharge of Condition 7 (Soft landscaping) and 8 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission SCC/0069/25F.
Status: Undecided | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Cavenham Heath Quarry Tuddenham Road Cavenham IP28 6SE
Discharge of Condition 6 (Solar PV layout) of planning permission SCC/0097/25F.
Status: Permitted | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Cavenham Heath Quarry, Tuddenham Road, Cavenham, Suffolk, IP28 6SE
Discharge of condition 20 (Community Liaison Group) of planning permission SCC/0069/25F.
Status: Undecided | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 3 Land At High Street Tuddenham Suffolk IP28 6SQ
Application for lawful development certificate for existing use or development - land and buildings for storage and distribution (class B8)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Cavenham Heath Quarry, Tuddenham Road, Cavenham, IP28 6SE
Non material amendment application to permission SCC/0064/20F for minor extension to the existing welfare facilities, together with new concrete hardstanding and stocking bays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Cavenham Quarry, Marston's Pit, Cavenham Heath, Cavenham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6SE
EIA Screening request for the installation and operation of a ground mounted solar array and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 29 Cavenham Road Tuddenham Suffolk IP28 6SE
Householder application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Cavenham Quarry Marston's Pit Cavenham Heath Cavenham Bury St. Edmunds IP28 6SE
Discharge of Condition 31. Construction Environmental Management Plan (Biodiversity) for planning permission SCC/0102/21F
Status: Permitted | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Cavenham Heath Quarry Tuddenham Road Cavenham Suffolk IP28 6SE
The installation and use of a washing plant for the recycling of inert materials together with associated access onto the highway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Land At 3 High Street Tuddenham Suffolk
Permission in principle - five dwellings (following removal of existing nursery/garden centre)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Tuddenham in Suffolk
Tuddenham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, with a population of 423 according to the 2011 Census, a slight decline from 450 in 2005. This rural community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 420 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
Property prices in Tuddenham show an average sale price of £338,147, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Tuddenham is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tuddenham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cavenham - Icklingham Heaths SSSI, Cherry Hill and The Gallops, Barton Mills SSSI, Breckland Farmland SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Breckland; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breckland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tuddenham 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 Tuddenham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Tuddenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tuddenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tuddenham were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.