How long do planning decisions take near Wilby?

The average planning decision time near Wilby is 63 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 Wilby?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wilby?

The most common type of planning application near Wilby is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wilby?

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Wilby, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wilby, Suffolk.

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About Wilby

Wilby is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately 9 miles south-east of Diss and 1.25 miles south of Stradbroke along the B1118. With a population of 231 as of the 2001 census, the village offers essential amenities, including a primary school and a village hall, making it a potential area for planning applications related to community services and development projects.

Population: 275 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wilby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wilby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Wilby.

- Land To The East Of Church Road Wilby
Full Planning Application - Erection of 6 No. Dwellings and the creation of a new vehicular access, associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Land Adjacent To Willow Farm Worlingworth Road Wilby IP21 5LE
Planning Application. Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-02
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A brief summary of Wilby in Suffolk

Property prices in Wilby show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 Wilby a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Wilby

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Wilby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Wilby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wilby were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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