How long do planning decisions take near Westhorpe?

The average planning decision time near Westhorpe is 45 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 Westhorpe?

The planning approval rate near Westhorpe is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westhorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Westhorpe is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westhorpe?

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Westhorpe, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westhorpe, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westhorpe are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westhorpe

Westhorpe is a linear village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of England. Situated approximately 13 miles from Bury St. Edmunds and 7 miles from Stowmarket, it is also just a mile away from the neighboring villages of Wyverstone and Finningham, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

Population: 183 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westhorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westhorpe.

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 Westhorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Westhorpe.

- Thornglade Church Road Westhorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4SY
Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order - MS58/G1- Fell 2 No. Corsican Pine (T1 and T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Thornglade Church Road Westhorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4SY
Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order MS58/G1 - Pine trees x 2 take down.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Land Adjacent To Kells House Church Road Westhorpe Suffolk
Application under Section 73A of Town and Country Planning 1990 - Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans and Documents) and Condition 5 (Materials) of planning permission DC/19/03660 dated: 24/10/20
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Street Farm The Street Westhorpe Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4SU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Build a supporting brick pier externally upon Southeast elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Westhorpe in Suffolk

Property prices in Westhorpe show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Westhorpe a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Westhorpe

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Westhorpe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westhorpe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westhorpe were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

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