Acton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Acton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Acton are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Acton
Acton is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, encompassing the hamlets of Cuckoo Tye and Newman's Green. Situated just three miles northeast of Sudbury, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community development in the area.
Population: 1,850 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £349,460 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Acton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Acton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Acton.
- - Laburnum Cottage High Street Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AJ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04923 - Condition 3 (Temporary Protective Fencing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Cherry Trees Waldingfield Road Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AG
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/03715 dated 10/11/2024 - New window to rear to garage. New velux windows. Garage door reduced to single garage door
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 8 Browns Close Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0XL
Householder Application - Demolition of existing rear conservatory and replaced with new single storey pitched roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Lambert Drive Acton Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of 1no. 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The Brambles Waldingfield Road Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AH
Householder application - Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-20
View full details - - 31 Queensway Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0AW
Application for Non-Material Amendment to DC/24/03534 - Amendment to roofing material and brickwork to match existing on front elevation below the new window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-31
View full details - - Orchard End High Street Acton CO10 0AJ
Planning Application. Severance of plot and erection of 1no one and a half storey dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Land Between Vicarage Lane And Tamage Road Acton Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/19/03126 - Condition 26 (SUDS)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Acton in Suffolk
Acton is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, encompassing the hamlets of Cuckoo Tye and Newman's Green. Situated just three miles northeast of Sudbury, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential and community development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,850 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Acton show an average sale price of £349,460, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Acton 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 Acton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Acton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Acton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Acton were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newman's Green planning applications
- Great Waldingfield planning applications
- Acton Place planning applications
- Cuckoo Tye planning applications
- Chilton planning applications
- Upsher Green planning applications
- Little Waldingfield planning applications
- Long Melford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.