How long do planning decisions take near William's Green?

The average planning decision time near William's Green is 107 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 William's Green?

The planning approval rate near William's Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near William's Green?

The most common type of planning application near William's Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near William's Green?

You can search and track planning applications near William's Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

William's Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near William's Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in William's Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About William's Green

Kersey is a charming village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Notable for its picturesque main street featuring a ford across a stream, Kersey is historically significant as the namesake of Kersey cloth, a coarse woollen fabric that originated in the area. Additionally, Kersey is associated with a distinctive green hue known as Kersey Green, reflecting its rich textile heritage. This unique blend of historical and natural features may influence planning applications in the locality.

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near William's Green.

Town Insights

Property Prices

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

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near William's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near William's 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 William's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near William's Green.

- Land To The West Of Alexander Lodge Kersey Tye Kersey IP7 6EU
Full Planning Application - Erection of single-storey dwelling and cartlodge with associated landscaping and driveway using existing access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of William's Green in Suffolk

Property prices in William's Green show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 William's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around William's Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Groton Wood SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, William's Green 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.

Planning Activity in William's Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near William's Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.

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

With an average of 107 days, decisions near William's Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near William's Green were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.