How long do planning decisions take near Wordwell?

The average planning decision time near Wordwell is 48 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 Wordwell?

The planning approval rate near Wordwell is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wordwell?

The most common type of planning application near Wordwell is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wordwell?

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Wordwell, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wordwell, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wordwell are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wordwell

Wordwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of England, approximately five miles north of Bury St Edmunds. Once affected by the Black Death in 1348, its population has dwindled significantly over the centuries, with an estimated 20 residents recorded in 2005. Historically part of the Culford Estate during the 19th and early 20th centuries, the village was included in the St Edmundsbury district from 1974 until 2019, making it a unique setting for potential planning applications in a largely rural landscape.

Population: 21 (2021)

District: St Edmundsbury

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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: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wordwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wordwell.

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 Wordwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wordwell in Suffolk

Property prices in Wordwell show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Wordwell a particularly low-crime area.

Wordwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Stow and Culford Park. 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 Wordwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breckland Forest SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Breckland. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wordwell

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wordwell. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wordwell.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wordwell were outline applications (1).

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