How long do planning decisions take near Yaxley?

The average planning decision time near Yaxley is 60 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 Yaxley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Yaxley?

The most common type of planning application near Yaxley is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Yaxley?

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Yaxley, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yaxley, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Yaxley

Yaxley is a quaint village located just west of Eye in Suffolk, England. Its name, meaning 'cuckoo-clearing,' reflects the area's natural heritage, making it a charming spot for those interested in planning applications related to rural development and conservation in the region.

Population: 596 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £427,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002B

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yaxley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Yaxley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Yaxley in Suffolk

Property prices in Yaxley show an average sale price of £427,456, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Yaxley is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Yaxley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Major Farm, Braiseworth SSSI. 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 Yaxley

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Yaxley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Yaxley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Yaxley were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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