Wetheringsett, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wetheringsett, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Wetheringsett
Wetheringsett is a prominent village in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated east of the A140. As the largest village within the parish of Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford, it serves as a focal point for local planning applications and community development in the area.
District: Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford
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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 008A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wetheringsett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wetheringsett.
- 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 Wetheringsett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Wetheringsett.
- - Land East Of Hockey Hill Wetheringsett Cum Brockford IP14 5PN
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters under Application for Outline Permission DC/20/04921 (14no dwellings including 4no Affordable) Allowed at Appeal APP/W3520/W/22/3292871; details of Appeara
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land East Of Hockey Hill Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/20/04921 - Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage Strategy) and 8 (Access and Associated works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Notification of Works to trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Lime (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Mill Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Re-pollard 1 No Willow (T1) back to previous pollard/knuckle points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Dove Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PH
Householder Application - Replacement of existing large glazed window on the front elevation and replacement with a smaller window. Replacement of existing patio doors and associated glazing on the re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rectory Barn Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Application of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Removal of acacia tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 1 Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PH
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Shorten two lower boughs of 1 No. Ash (T1), reduce crown of 1 No. Crab Apple (T2) by up to 700 mm and remove deadwood, shape up crown by minor p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rectory Barn Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Ash (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford IP14 5PP
Application for Listed Building Consent. External addition of Air Source Heat Pump, fencing and addition to existing brick wall boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Householder Application - Installation of external heat pump with surrounding fencing, and build up of existing brick wall to provide barrier between property and neighbour.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - Rectory Cottage Church Street Wetheringsett Cum Brockford Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5PP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/03542 - Condition 10 (Fenestration) and Condition 11 (New Doorway Opening)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Wetheringsett in Suffolk
Wetheringsett is a prominent village in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated east of the A140. As the largest village within the parish of Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford, it serves as a focal point for local planning applications and community development in the area. It sits within the Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford district.
Property prices in Wetheringsett show an average sale price of £308,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wetheringsett is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wetheringsett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wetheringsett. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wetheringsett 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 Wetheringsett
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wetheringsett. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wetheringsett.
The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wetheringsett were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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