Search Woolpit planning applications

10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Woolpit · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Woolpit Dog Park The Green Woolpit IP30 9RGAwaiting decisionApplication for Consent to Display Advertisements. Retention of erection of signs at site entrance x2 each sign measuring 2m x 1mReceived 27 Oct 2026DC/26/04623
The Old Brickworks Old Stowmarket Road Woolpit IP30 9QSAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Creation of a new vehiclar accessReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/04054
Woolpit Dog Park Green Road Woolpit IP30 9RGAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Retrospective change of use of land to dog walking fieldReceived 25 Sep 2026DC/26/04161
Land Off Bury Road Woolpit SuffolkApprovedApplication for Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/04207 - Slight realignment of footpath/cycleway between POS and Burial Ground.Received 22 Sep 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026DC/26/04097
Woolpit Village Hall Mill Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QXAwaiting decisionPlanning application - Enhancements to front (south) elevation including addition of composite timber-effect cladding to porch, wider entrance door with vision panels for improved accessibility, a new first-floor fire escape door, and redecoration of external fire escape stair.Received 18 Sep 2026DC/26/04052

Planning in Woolpit

Approved: 95%; 19 of 20 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woolpit in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Woolpit

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IP30 236 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About Woolpit

Woolpit is a village located in Suffolk, positioned between Bury St. Edmunds and Stowmarket. With a population of 1,995 as of the 2011 census, it is known for its intriguing 12th-century legend of the green children and its parish church, which features remarkable medieval woodwork. Woolpit serves as a civil parish within the Mid Suffolk district, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,089 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Woolpit show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolpit 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 Woolpit, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Woolpit. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (5), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woolpit?

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Woolpit. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Woolpit?

The average planning decision time near Woolpit is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Woolpit?

The planning approval rate near Woolpit is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woolpit?

The most common type of planning application near Woolpit is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woolpit?

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