How long do planning decisions take near Whepstead?

The average planning decision time near Whepstead is 39 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 Whepstead?

The planning approval rate near Whepstead is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whepstead?

The most common type of planning application near Whepstead is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whepstead?

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Whepstead, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whepstead, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Whepstead

Whepstead is a village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, just south of Bury St Edmunds. Historically significant, it transitioned from the property of Bury Abbey to the Drury family during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. Notably, Whepstead Church is dedicated to St Petronilla, marking it as the only church in England with this dedication, making the area of particular interest for planning applications related to heritage and community development.

Population: 477 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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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 010B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whepstead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whepstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Whepstead.

- St Petronillas Church Church Hill Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TR
Trees in a conservation area notification - one oak and one horse chestnut (marked T1 and T2 on plan) crown raise to four metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Tilia House Brockley Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4SP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Lime (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-02
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- 1 Rectory Grove Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TP
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Crab Apple (T1 on plan), one Norway Spruce (T5 on plan), two Laburnum (T6 and T14 on plan), one Lilac (T7 on plan), one Viburnum (T8 on plan), one Weste
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-15
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- Hall Farm Bury Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TA
Determination in respect of permitted agricultural development - agricultural building for storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-22
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- Hall Farm Bury Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TA
Determination in respect of permitted agricultural development - agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-31
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- St Petronillas Church Church Hill Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TR
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Yew (T1 on plan) reduce height to 1.5 metres above ground level b. one Sycamore (T2 on plan) prune branches overhanging Church Barn to give 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Whepstead in Suffolk

Property prices in Whepstead show an average sale price of £338,147, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Whepstead is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Whepstead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whepstead. 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.

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Planning Activity in Whepstead

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Whepstead. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whepstead.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whepstead were tree works (4), other applications (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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