Willingham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willingham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willingham are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willingham
Willingham St Mary, commonly referred to as Willingham, is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Suffolk, approximately 3.5 miles south of Beccles in the East Suffolk district. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 152, making it a small but vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 010C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willingham.
- 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 Willingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Willingham.
- - Water Tower Mill Lane Shadingfield Suffolk
Consultation - Removal of 3 no. antennas, 1 no. equipment cabinet and installation of 3 no. antennas on a new supporting poles, 2 no. transmission dishes, 1 no. equipment cabinet and ancillary develop
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Willingham in Suffolk
Willingham St Mary, commonly referred to as Willingham, is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Suffolk, approximately 3.5 miles south of Beccles in the East Suffolk district. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 152, making it a small but vibrant community with potential for various planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Willingham show an average sale price of £281,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Willingham is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Willingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Titsal Wood, Shadingfield SSSI; 8 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, Willingham 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 Willingham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Willingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 7 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 7 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Willingham were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.