Wickhambrook, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wickhambrook, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wickhambrook are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wickhambrook
Wickhambrook is a civil parish and the largest village by area in Suffolk, located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England. Situated approximately ten miles southwest of Bury St Edmunds and conveniently accessible via the A143 road, Wickhambrook had a population of around 1,170 as of 2005, making it a notable community for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,219 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wickhambrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wickhambrook.
- 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 Wickhambrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wickhambrook.
- - 2 Browns Close Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8YF
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Persephone Meeting Green Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XS
Application to discharge condition 8 (doors) of application DC/24/1727/LB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Persephone Meeting Green Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XS
Application for listed building consent - a. internal and external alterations to form residential dwelling including replacement/refurbishment of windows and doors b. remove flue to side elevation c.
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Street Record The Meadows Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8GW
TPO 256 (1998) and TPO 504 (2010) tree preservation order - as per tree survey
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 17 The Meadows Wickhambrook Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8GW
TPO 504 (2010) tree preservation order - one Oak (T1 on plan and on order) works as per annotated photo
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Sunset Bungalow Meeting Green Wickhambrook Suffolk CB8 8XS
Householder planning application - a. single storey side extension b. front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Wickhambrook in Suffolk
Wickhambrook is a civil parish and the largest village by area in Suffolk, located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England. Situated approximately ten miles southwest of Bury St Edmunds and conveniently accessible via the A143 road, Wickhambrook had a population of around 1,170 as of 2005, making it a notable community for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,219 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wickhambrook a particularly low-crime area.
Wickhambrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wickhambrook. 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 Wickhambrook includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Wickhambrook
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wickhambrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wickhambrook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Wickhambrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wickhambrook were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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