Search Whepstead planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whepstead · updated daily · West Suffolk Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Agricultural Building Pages Hill Road Whepstead SuffolkAwaiting decisionDetermination in respect of permitted agricultural development - steel framed agricultural buildingReceived 23 Oct 2026DC/26/1629/AG1
- Land Rear Of Meadow View Brockley Road Whepstead SuffolkAwaiting decisionPlanning application - one detached single storey dwellingReceived 11 Sep 2026DC/26/1411/FUL
- West Barn Church Hill Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TRApprovedTrees in a conservation area notification - three Cherry and one Hazel (marked on plan) crown raise to three metres above ground level and one Crab Apple (marked on plan) crown raise to three metres above ground and overall crown reduction by one metreReceived 21 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sep 2026DC/26/1278/TCA
- Hall Farm Bury Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4TAApprovedTrees in a conservation area notification - four Oak trees (T1, T2, T3 and T6 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres, two Oak trees (T4 and T7 on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres, one Ash tree (T5 on plan) pollard at 3.5 metres from ground, One oak (T8 on plan) coppiceTreesReceived 31 Jul 2026Decided 11 Sep 2026DC/26/1169/TCA
- The Hive Rede Road Whepstead Suffolk IP29 4SSAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning application - a. conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary living accommodation b. 1.9 metre high fence and gate to boundaryReceived 19 Jun 2026DC/26/0939/HH
Planning in Whepstead
Only 9 decisions near Whepstead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whepstead in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Whepstead
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IP29 191 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 477 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Whepstead show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whepstead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whepstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whepstead 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whepstead, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Whepstead.
The most common types were tree works (5), other applications (3), outline applications (1).