How long do planning decisions take near Wickham Street (CB8)?

The average planning decision time near Wickham Street (CB8) is 40 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 Wickham Street (CB8)?

The planning approval rate near Wickham Street (CB8) is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wickham Street (CB8)?

The most common type of planning application near Wickham Street (CB8) is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wickham Street (CB8)?

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Wickham Street (CB8), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wickham Street (CB8), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wickham Street (CB8) are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wickham Street (CB8).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wickham Street (CB8).

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 Wickham Street (CB8) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wickham Street (CB8).

- Crabbe House Bury Road Wickham Street Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Red Maple (Marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08
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DC/26/1029/TCA · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Crabbe House Bury Road Wickham Street Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XJ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Red Maple (Marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08
- Brooklyn Cottage Bury Road Wickham Street Wickhambrook Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8XJ
Application to discharge condition 4 (later approval of details) of application DC/25/1844/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-03
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- Old Timbers Bury Road Wickham Street Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8PB
Trees in a conservation area notification - two Acer Campestre (as indicated on plan by cross) overall crown reduction by up to three metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Brooklyn Cottage Bury Road Wickham Street Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XJ
Householder planning application - a. relocation of oil tank; b. widening of existing parking space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Wickham Street (CB8) in Suffolk

Wickham Street (CB8) is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Wickham Street (CB8) show an average sale price of £312,250, 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 Wickham Street (CB8) a particularly low-crime area.

Wickham Street (CB8) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stradishall, Wickhambrook, Denston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wickham Street (CB8)

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wickham Street (CB8). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wickham Street (CB8).

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wickham Street (CB8) were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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