Worlington, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worlington, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Worlington are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Worlington
Worlington is a charming village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, within the historic hundred of Lackford. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy spot for those interested in planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 673 (2021)
District: Forest Heath
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worlington.
- 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 Worlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
192 planning applications found near Worlington.
- DC/26/1000/HH · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - The Breck Mildenhall Road Worlington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8RY
Householder planning application - detached garage
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-02 - - The Breck Mildenhall Road Worlington Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 8RY
Householder planning application - detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 6 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
Planning application - a. one self-build dwelling b. detached garage and c. driveway and access from the Paddocks
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 3 Lark Close Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SA
Planning application - variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of DC/24/0741/HH to enable the use of amended plans for a. replacement of window with garage door to front elevation b. insertion of wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 17 Church Lane Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SG
Householder planning application - part render to ground floor front, side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 18 Church Lane Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SG
Householder planning application - a. single storey rear extension b. part relocation of solar PV from existing roof to new extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Willow End 6 The Meadows Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SH
Planning application - one dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Clontarf 3 Freckenham Road Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SQ
Householder planning application - first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Ashdown Cottage 1 Freckenham Road Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SQ
Householder planning application - first floor rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 6 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
Planning application - a. two self-build dwellings b. access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 28 Church Lane Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SG
Householder planning application - front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - 7 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
Householder planning application - a. single storey front and side extension b. increased roof height to garage c. extension to porch to form car port d. removal of first floor window to front elevati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Holly House The Street Worlington Suffolk IP28 8RU
TPO 104 (1970) Tree preservation order - one Horse Chestnut (T1 on plan, A2 on order) reduce right hand main stem overhanging road by up to three metres in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 33 The Street Worlington Suffolk IP28 8RU
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-04
View full details - - 5 Freckenham Road Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SQ
Non-material amendment to DC/23/0147/VAR change to access and omition of the approved planting strip
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-20
View full details - - 3 Lark Close Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SA
Householder planning application - a. replacement of window with garage door to front elevation b. insertion of window to front elevation c. single storey side extension d. single storey rear extensio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Grove Farm, Readers Stables The Street Worlington Suffolk IP28 8RU
TPO 104 (1970) tree preservation order - one Alder (T1 on plan within A5 on order) fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - The Oaks Newmarket Road Worlington Suffolk IP28 8RZ
TPO 104 (1970) tree preservation order - a. one Norway Maple (T1 on plan within A10 on order) - remove three lowest branches over garden b. one Oak (T2 on plan within A10 on order) remove two secondar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 2 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
TPO 01 (1985) tree preservation order - one Robinia acacia (T2 on plan and order) - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Threadneedle 3 The Paddocks Worlington Suffolk IP28 8SB
TPO 01 (1985) tree preservation order - one Robinia Acacia (T1 on plan) - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Worlington in Suffolk
Worlington is a charming village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, within the historic hundred of Lackford. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural character and community spirit, making it a noteworthy spot for those interested in planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 673 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Forest Heath district.
Property prices in Worlington show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Worlington a particularly low-crime area.
Worlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mildenhall. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Worlington 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 Worlington
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Worlington. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Worlington.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Worlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Worlington were full planning applications (11), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 79% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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