Withersdale Street, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Withersdale Street, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Withersdale Street are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Withersdale Street
Withersdale Street is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Mendham, within the East Suffolk district, along the Norfolk/Suffolk border in the scenic Waveney Valley. Characterised by its ribbon development along the B1123, the village features notable landmarks such as the neo-classical Mendham Priory to the west and the Georgian Red House to the east, which overlooks the village hall and playing field. This charming setting offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.
District: Mendham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £284,994 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Withersdale Street.
- 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 Withersdale Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Withersdale Street.
- - The Grain Store Foxes Lane Mendham Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PE
Application for a non-materrial amendment relating to DC/24/00176 - Add a window to south elevation, and reduce the width of x2 windows Reinstate a larger window to North elevation as per our original
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Berts Barn Foxes Lane Mendham Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01654 - Condition 8 (Landscaping Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Panorama Foxes Lane Mendham Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PE
Application under S73a for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/21/03475 dated 08/10/2021 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Change of Use of agricultural land to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Withersdale Street in Suffolk
Withersdale Street is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Mendham, within the East Suffolk district, along the Norfolk/Suffolk border in the scenic Waveney Valley. Characterised by its ribbon development along the B1123, the village features notable landmarks such as the neo-classical Mendham Priory to the west and the Georgian Red House to the east, which overlooks the village hall and playing field. This charming setting offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and community development. It sits within the Mendham district.
Property prices in Withersdale Street show an average sale price of £284,994, 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 Withersdale Street a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Withersdale Street 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 Withersdale Street
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Withersdale Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Withersdale Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Withersdale Street were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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