Woolpit, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolpit, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,089 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006C
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- drugs: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolpit.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolpit.
- 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 Woolpit based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Woolpit.
- - Ty Newydd Masons Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QW
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Cut back overhanging branches on 1 No. Eycalyptus (T1) and 1 No. Sycamore (T2). Carry out general maintenance, prune out dead overcrowded branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Aysgarth Broomhill Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SH
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/25/03380 - Change of facing materials from brickwork to cream horizontal boarding
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land South Of Melvin Way And Old Stowmarket Road Woolpit Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/05380 - Condition 11 (Fire Hydrants)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land North East Of Heath Road Woolpit Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/19/02656 - Condition 7 (Residents Travel Pack)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land South Of Old Stowmarket Road Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9RU
Application to discharge Section 106 Obligation relating to DC/19/02656 - Section 3.1 (Open Space Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Land Off Bury Road Woolpit Suffolk
Application for a non-material amendment relating to DC/24/04207 - Revised materials plan to show the correct site layout as approved under the existing s73 permission.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Sunnyridge Cottage Rags Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SG
Listed Building Consent - Construction of five bar gates including fencing and posts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Sunnyridge Cottage Rags Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SG
Householder Application - Erection of five bar gates including fence and posts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Land Off Bury Road Woolpit Suffolk
Application to confirm compliance with discharge of Section 106 obligations relating to Outline Planning Permission DC/18/04247 (up to 300 dwellings) for Schedule 2, Part 2 1.2 Affordable Housing Sche
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - The Limes Drinkstone Road Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QL
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 2No Acer crimson king trees by 50% to give more light to garden and pool area and fell 1No Silver Birch which is dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Land Off Bury Road Woolpit Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/18/04247 - Condition 24 (Details of Roundabouts, Estate Roads and Footpaths)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Jocrosse Meadow Rags Lane Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9SG
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/00564 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Woolpit Playing Field The Street Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9QQ
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Re-Pollard 2No. Ash Trees (T1 and (T2) and Fell 1No. Rowan (T31).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - Land Off Bury Road Woolpit Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/01132 - Condition 7 (Provision of Nesting Boxes)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Woolpit in Suffolk
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 £338,147, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Woolpit area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woolpit has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolpit, Drinkstone MIlls. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Woolpit 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Woolpit
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Woolpit. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woolpit.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolpit were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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