How long do planning decisions take near Alpheton?

The average planning decision time near Alpheton is 37 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 Alpheton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Alpheton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Alpheton?

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Alpheton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alpheton, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Alpheton

Alpheton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately six miles north of Sudbury along the A134 road. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 256, down from 260 in 2005. The name Alpheton is derived from the Old English, meaning the homestead of Aelfled, reflecting its historical roots.

Population: 286 (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 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alpheton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Alpheton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Alpheton.

- Chestnut House Tye Green Alpheton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9BW
Householder Application - Erection of a garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-12
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- Tye Green Cottage Tye Green Alpheton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9BW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02889 - Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Eaves, Verges and Ridges) and 5 (Fenestration)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Tye Green Cottage Tye Green Alpheton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9BW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02888 - Condition 4 (Wildlife Enhancement Strategy)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Alpheton in Suffolk

Property prices in Alpheton 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 Alpheton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Alpheton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kentwell Woods SSSI, Lineage Wood & Railway Track, Long Melford SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Alpheton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Alpheton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

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

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Alpheton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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