How long do planning decisions take near Ward Green?

The average planning decision time near Ward Green is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ward Green?

The planning approval rate near Ward Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ward Green?

The most common type of planning application near Ward Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ward Green?

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Ward Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ward Green, Suffolk.

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About Ward Green

Ward Green is a locality within Worsbrough, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its integration within a larger urban framework and proximity to Barnsley's development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ward 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 Ward Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ward Green.

- Little Cote Silver Street Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02051 - Conditions 3 (Underlying Fabric), 4 (Render Backing) and 5 (Wall Insulation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Dagworth Farm Silver Street Old Newton IP14 4HF
Full Planning Application - Use of existing general purpose agricultural building for sheep welfare.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-07
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- Little Cote Silver Street Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of cement render on the north, south and elevations, repairs to timber frame, addition of insulation and lime render. Replacement windows in old part
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Little Cote Silver Street Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4HE
Householder Application - Erection of a two-bay cart lodge, erection of 21 Photovoltaic Solar Panels and erection of shed and storage of equipment. Alterations to the external appearance of the listed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Yew Tree Farm Ward Green Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4EZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/04456 - Condition 12 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme), Condition 13 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) and Condition 14 (Breeding/Resting Place
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-03
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A brief summary of Ward Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Ward Green show an average sale price of £308,161, 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 Ward Green a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ward Green

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ward Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ward Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ward Green were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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