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Planning in Withersfield

Only 8 decisions near Withersfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Withersfield in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £274,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Withersfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Withersfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Withersfield has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Withersfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Withersfield.

The most common types were tree works (8), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Withersfield?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Withersfield.
What types of planning applications are most common near Withersfield?
The most common type of planning application near Withersfield is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Withersfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Withersfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.