Upsher Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upsher Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Upsher Green
Great Waldingfield is a civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, approximately two miles northeast of Sudbury. The village is divided into two distinct areas: the historic core surrounding St Lawrence’s Church and a more modern section along the B1115 road, where most residences were constructed post-World War II, including numerous council homes. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Upsher Green and part of Washmere Green, with a population estimated at 1,460, down to 1,431 according to the 2011 Census. This context is essential for understanding local planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 006B
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upsher Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upsher 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 Upsher Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upsher Green.
- - Owl Cottage The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TN
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04385 - Condition 3 (Materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Waldingfield Lodge The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TJ
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Mature Lime tree (Tilia species) intention to retain and preserve it where possible. substantial crown reduction aimed at reducing mechanical st
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Owl Cottage The Street Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TN
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04385 - Condition 4 (Fenestration), 5 (Eaves and Verges) and 6 (Rainwater Goods)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Boyton Lodge Rectory Road Great Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TL
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Proposed removal of 1x Norway Maple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-03
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A brief summary of Upsher Green in Suffolk
Great Waldingfield is a civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, approximately two miles northeast of Sudbury. The village is divided into two distinct areas: the historic core surrounding St Lawrence’s Church and a more modern section along the B1115 road, where most residences were constructed post-World War II, including numerous council homes. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Upsher Green and part of Washmere Green, with a population estimated at 1,460, down to 1,431 according to the 2011 Census. This context is essential for understanding local planning applications and community development initiatives in the area.
Property prices in Upsher Green show an average sale price of £383,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Upsher Green is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upsher Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Waldingfield, Little Waldingfield. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upsher Green 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 Upsher Green
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upsher Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upsher Green.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upsher Green were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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