Withersfield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Withersfield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Withersfield
Withersfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a population of 450 as of 2011. Nestled in a rural setting surrounded by farmland, it features a public house and a village hall, with the parish church, St. Mary the Virgin, at its heart. Just a mile north of the bustling market town of Haverhill, Withersfield is well-positioned near other nearby villages such as Great Wratting, West Wickham, and Great Thurlow, making it a relevant area for planning applications in a developing community.
Population: 837 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,050 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 019A
Crime Statistics
22 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 12
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- other-theft: 2
- public-order: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Withersfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Withersfield.
- 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 Withersfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Withersfield.
- - St Marys Church Church Street Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one yew (marked on plan) reduce branches overhanging roof and wall by up to two metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Long Cottage 15A Church Street Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Ash (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Lilley Barn Turnpike Hill Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7RY
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Tulip (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to two metres b. one Magnolia (T2 on plan) overall crown reduction by up to one metre c. one Honey l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - The Village Hall Turnpike Hill Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7RY
Planning application - installation of grasscrete blocks for parking areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Sunbeam Cottage 15B Church Street Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SG
Householder planning application - replacement windows to all elevations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Street Record Burton Hill Withersfield Suffolk
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Ash (T1766,T1765 and T1764 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Church Farm Church Street Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SG
Trees in a conservation area notification - three Sycamore - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details - - Tawny House 2 Homestall Crescent Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7SP
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Sweetgum - overall crown reduction by up to three metres and raise crown to two metres above ground level b. one Acer crown reduction up to one metre
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-27
View full details - - Queen Street Withersfield Suffolk
Determination in respect of permitted agricultural development - all year round access track
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - The Village Hall Turnpike Hill Withersfield Suffolk CB9 7RY
Non material amendment to DC/22/0197/FUL - inclusion of a new fire door to the southern flank wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Withersfield in Suffolk
Withersfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with a population of 450 as of 2011. Nestled in a rural setting surrounded by farmland, it features a public house and a village hall, with the parish church, St. Mary the Virgin, at its heart. Just a mile north of the bustling market town of Haverhill, Withersfield is well-positioned near other nearby villages such as Great Wratting, West Wickham, and Great Thurlow, making it a relevant area for planning applications in a developing community. The settlement has a population of approximately 837 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Withersfield show an average sale price of £295,050, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Withersfield area recorded 22 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Withersfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Withersfield. 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 Withersfield includes 2 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, Withersfield 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 Withersfield
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Withersfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Withersfield.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Withersfield were tree works (8), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Hanchett Village planning applications
- Haverhill planning applications
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- Temple End planning applications
- Carlton Green planning applications
- Nosterfield End planning applications
- Great Thurlow planning applications
- Little Wratting planning applications
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.