Whelp Street, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whelp Street, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Whelp Street
Preston St Mary is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, northeast of Lavenham. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Rooksey Green and Whelp Street, serving a small community with a population of 177 as recorded in 2011. This quaint area may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community enhancement.
District: Preston St Mary
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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: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whelp Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whelp Street.
- 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 Whelp Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Whelp Street.
- - Land To The West Of The Street Preston St Mary CO10 9NG
Non-Material Amendment to DC/25/01229 to allow for minor changes to the size, layout and external appearance of the temporary rural worker's dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land At Whelp Street Preston St Mary Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01229 - Condition 7 (Foul Drainage), Condition 8 (Manure management), Condition 13 (Access and Driveway Surfacing), Condition 15 (Surface Water Discharge)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Whelp Street in Suffolk
Preston St Mary is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, northeast of Lavenham. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Rooksey Green and Whelp Street, serving a small community with a population of 177 as recorded in 2011. This quaint area may present opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and community enhancement. It sits within the Preston St Mary district.
Property prices in Whelp Street show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Whelp Street a particularly low-crime area.
Whelp Street has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brent Eleigh. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whelp Street includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brent Eleigh Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Whelp Street
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Whelp Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whelp Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whelp Street were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Preston St Mary planning applications
- Brent Eleigh planning applications
- Milden planning applications
- Kettlebaston planning applications
- Monks Eleigh planning applications
- Swingleton Green planning applications
- Rooksey Green planning applications
- Thorpe Morieux planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.