Withermarsh Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Withermarsh Green, Suffolk.
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About Withermarsh Green
Withermarsh Green is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk's Babergh district. Nestled near the villages of Stoke-by-Nayland and Shelley, it features the notable St Edmund's RC Church, making it a point of interest for local planning applications and community developments.
District: Stoke-by-Nayland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 001A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Withermarsh Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Withermarsh 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 Withermarsh Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Withermarsh Green.
- - Building Adjacent To The Old Presbytery At St Edmunds Roman Catholic Church Withermarsh Green Stoke By Nayland Suffolk CO6 4TA
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/00600 - Condition 3 (Design Details)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-27
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A brief summary of Withermarsh Green in Suffolk
Withermarsh Green is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk's Babergh district. Nestled near the villages of Stoke-by-Nayland and Shelley, it features the notable St Edmund's RC Church, making it a point of interest for local planning applications and community developments. It sits within the Stoke-by-Nayland district.
Property prices in Withermarsh Green show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Withermarsh Green is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Withermarsh Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thorington Street. 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 Withermarsh Green includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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, Withermarsh 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 Withermarsh Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Withermarsh Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Withermarsh Green.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Withermarsh 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 Withermarsh Green were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.