How long do planning decisions take near Wicker Street Green?

The average planning decision time near Wicker Street Green is 41 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 Wicker Street Green?

The planning approval rate near Wicker Street Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wicker Street Green?

The most common type of planning application near Wicker Street Green is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wicker Street Green?

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Wicker Street Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wicker Street Green, Suffolk.

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About Wicker Street Green

Kersey is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Renowned for its charming main street featuring a ford across a stream, Kersey is historically significant for giving its name to Kersey cloth, a coarse woollen fabric. Additionally, a distinctive shade of green, known as Kersey Green, is associated with the village, reflecting its rich textile heritage. This quaint locale offers a unique blend of history and community, making it an interesting area for planning applications.

District: Kersey

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 004G

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1
public-order: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wicker Street Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wicker Street Green.

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 Wicker Street Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wicker Street Green.

- Wickerstreet House Wickerstreet Green Kersey Ipswich Suffolk IP7 6EY
Householder Application - Proposed erection of a greenhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Highview Cox Hill Boxford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5JG
Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans & Document) of planning permission DC/24/01724 dated: 28/11/2024 - Erection of detache
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Wicker Street Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Wicker Street Green show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wicker Street Green is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Wicker Street Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boxford. 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 Wicker Street Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Groton Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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 Wicker Street Green

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Wicker Street Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wicker Street Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wicker Street Green were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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