How long do planning decisions take near Wyverstone?

The average planning decision time near Wyverstone is 81 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 Wyverstone?

The planning approval rate near Wyverstone is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wyverstone?

The most common type of planning application near Wyverstone is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wyverstone?

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Wyverstone, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wyverstone, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Wyverstone

Wyverstone is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated approximately five miles north of Stowmarket. As of 2005, it had a population of 370 and includes the hamlets of Wyverstone Street to the west and Earl's Green to the south-west, making it a small but connected community. This information is pertinent for those researching planning applications within the area, as local demographics and geography can influence development opportunities.

Population: 378 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 007A

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

public-order: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wyverstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wyverstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wyverstone.

- Land To The North Of Church Road Bacton Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/01930 - Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Bacton Manor Barn Church Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LJ
Householder Planning Application - Addition of 2no. wood burning stoves and associated flue pipes to the East and West elevations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-11
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- Bacton Manor Barn Church Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LJ
Listed Building Consent - Addition of 2no. wood burning stoves and associated flue pipes to the East and West elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Wyverstone in Suffolk

Property prices in Wyverstone show an average sale price of £308,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wyverstone is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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Planning Activity in Wyverstone

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Wyverstone. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wyverstone maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Wyverstone were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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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