Wortham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wortham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wortham are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wortham
Wortham is a picturesque village and parish in Suffolk, England, situated near the Norfolk border. Notably, it is home to St Mary the Virgin, a historic round-tower church located approximately a mile north of the village, distinguished as the largest in diameter among the 38 remaining round-tower churches in Suffolk. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, given its historical significance and architectural uniqueness.
Population: 814 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £280,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wortham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wortham.
- 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 Wortham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
166 planning applications found near Wortham.
- - 2 Hilltop Cottage Long Green Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PW
Application for Listed Building Consent - Retrospective application for a full roof replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Willows Willow Corner Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02653 - Conditions 3 (Method Statement and Materials) and 4 (Chimney Pots/Cowls)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Brook Cottage Mellis Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PY
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/02570 - Conditions 3 (Roof Construction Details) and 4 (Rainwater Goods)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - The Manor House Bury Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PX
Application for Consent to Display an Advertisement(s) - Installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signs: Sign A - 1no. fascia to existing fixings, applied letters and trough light; Sign B - 3no
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - The Willows Willow Corner Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Application for Listed Building Consent - The chimney is not the required 1.8m higher than the thatch and is in need of some repoting. Proposal is to erect a scaffold to access the chimney (scaffold w
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - The Hawthorns 1 Cobbold Close Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PL
Householder Application - Demolition of existing conservatory, creation of new sun room, new steel portal for vaulted ceiling, new gable bifold door and gable glass light, new velux roof lights to sla
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Land At Honeypot Farm Bury Road Wortham Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/00655 - Condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and Condition 7 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-29
View full details - - Willow Corner Cottage Church Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04242 - Part discharge of Condition 4 (Repairs to underlying fabric), 5 (Proposed wall build-up) and 6 (Render/plaster mixes) for the East Elevation only.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Willow Corner Cottage Church Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04242 - Part-Discharge in relation to the north elevation only for Condition 4 (repairs to underlying fabric), Condition 5 (proposed wall build up) and Co
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-06
View full details - - Brook Cottage Mellis Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PY
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of single storey extension (following removal of conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Brook Cottage Mellis Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PY
Householder Application - Erection of single storey extension (following removal of conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - 1 Cherry Tree Close Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1QR
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/22/02881 - Revisions as per application form and amended plan.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Wash Lane Wortham Suffolk
Notification from a Statutory Undertaker -Installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoRaWAN gateway equipment
Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Willow Corner Cottage Church Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04242 - Conditions 3 (Plaster Removal) and 7 (Render Finish)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-24
View full details - - Honeypot Farm Bury Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PW
Discharge of Condition Application for DC/22/00655 - Condition 3 (Archaeological Works)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Willow Corner Cottage Church Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PS
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/04242 (Part Discharge for South Elevation) - Condition 4 (Repairs to Underlying Fabric), Condition 5 (Wall Build Up) and Condition 6 (Render/plaster mixes
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - Land At Howards Close Mellis Road Wortham Diss IP22 1QR
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/19/03712 - Condition 10 (Archaeological Works)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Land Off Cherry Tree Close Wortham Suffolk
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/22/01863 - Change position of the hard standing areas on the site layout and amend the flint layout on the projecting gable of plots 1 & 2. We s
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-02
View full details - - Honeypot Farm Bury Road Wortham Diss Suffolk IP22 1PW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/01041 - Condition 3 (Agreement of Materials) Sandtoft Neo Pantiles (natural red) Kempton weathered antique bricks White UPVC facia, soffit and guttering W
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - Marsh Cottage The Marsh Wortham IP22 1PN
Planning Application - Erection of replacement dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling) (re-submission of withdrawn application DC/22/06381).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-27
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A brief summary of Wortham in Suffolk
Wortham is a picturesque village and parish in Suffolk, England, situated near the Norfolk border. Notably, it is home to St Mary the Virgin, a historic round-tower church located approximately a mile north of the village, distinguished as the largest in diameter among the 38 remaining round-tower churches in Suffolk. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, given its historical significance and architectural uniqueness. The settlement has a population of approximately 814 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Wortham show an average sale price of £280,620, 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 Wortham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wortham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wortham Ling SSSI, Burgate Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Wortham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Wortham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wortham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Wortham were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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