West Row, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Row, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About West Row
West Row is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, positioned at the fringe of The Fens. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its distinct rural character and proximity to the rich agricultural landscape of the region.
Population: 1,912 (2021)
District: West Suffolk
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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 010D
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Row.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Row.
- 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 West Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near West Row.
- - Meadow View 140 Ferry Lane West Row Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8PT
Planning application - one dwelling and vehicular access (following demolition of store)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land North Of Chapel Road West Row Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement strategy), 11 (soft landscaping scheme), 13 (landscape management plan), 16(gates), 17 (archaeology), 18 (archaeology) of application DC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 113 A Friday Street Friday Street West Row Suffolk
TPO 032(2022) tree preservation order - two pine (marked T1 and T2 on plan and G1 on order) crown lift to four metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 102 Church Road West Row Suffolk IP28 8PF
Discharge of conditions 4 (details of boundary treatment), 6 (limit of water) and 10 (cycle storage) of application DC/21/0687/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 100 Church Road West Row Suffolk IP28 8PF
Householder planning application - a. single storey front extension to create porch link to existing garage with pitched roof b. cladding to front elevation c. two storey side extension d. single stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of West Row in Suffolk
West Row is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, positioned at the fringe of The Fens. This small community offers a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its distinct rural character and proximity to the rich agricultural landscape of the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,912 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Suffolk district.
Property prices in West Row show an average sale price of £338,147, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Row is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Row 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 West Row
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Row. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Row maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near West Row take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near West Row were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
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