Worlingworth, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worlingworth, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Worlingworth
Worlingworth is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately ten miles southeast of Diss. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 802 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 839 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 021B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Worlingworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worlingworth.
- 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 Worlingworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Worlingworth.
- - Caravan Oak Farm Church Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7NS
Householder Application - Fire damage repairs including new roof structure & covering structural repairs, re-rendering & plastering & mass fit out
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Caravan Oak Farm Church Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7NS
Application for Listed Building Consent - Fire damage repairs to listed building including new roof structure & covering structural repairs, re-rendering & plastering & mass fit out
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Wheelwrights Church Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7NT
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04899 - Condition 3 (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Halcyon House Church Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7NT
Householder Application - Construct below ground 15m x 5m domestic swimming pool with 0.65m natural smooth sandstone around the perimeter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - The Harness Makers Church Street Worlingworth Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7NT
Application for works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order - MS186/T1 Oak - Reduce canopy on the south to east side of the tree that is over the driveway by approx. 2-3m back to previous pru
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Worlingworth in Suffolk
Worlingworth is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately ten miles southeast of Diss. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 802 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 839 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Worlingworth show an average sale price of £395,750, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Worlingworth is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Worlingworth 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 Worlingworth
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Worlingworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 16 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Worlingworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 16 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Worlingworth were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.