How long do planning decisions take near Acton Place?

The average planning decision time near Acton Place is 59 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 Acton Place?

The planning approval rate near Acton Place is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Acton Place?

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

How can I track planning applications near Acton Place?

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Acton Place, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Acton Place, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Acton Place are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Acton Place

Acton is a village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, situated three miles northeast of Sudbury. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cuckoo Tye and Newman's Green, making it a quaint area with potential for various planning applications. Its proximity to Sudbury enhances its appeal for development and community projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £336,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Acton Place.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Acton Place based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Acton Place.

- Albert E Webb And Son Acton Place Industrial Estate Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0BB
Full Planning Application - Proposed Class B2 general purpose industrial bulding including ancillary storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Acorn Farms Ltd High Street Acton Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Regularise the change of use of agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use (Use Class E(g)/B2 and B8).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Acton Place in Suffolk

Property prices in Acton Place show an average sale price of £336,665, 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 Acton Place a particularly low-crime area.

Acton Place has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Melford. 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.

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Planning Activity in Acton Place

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Acton Place. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acton Place may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Acton Place slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Acton Place were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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