How long do planning decisions take near Bower House Tye?

The average planning decision time near Bower House Tye is 38 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 Bower House Tye?

The planning approval rate near Bower House Tye is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bower House Tye?

The most common type of planning application near Bower House Tye is discharge of conditions, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bower House Tye?

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Bower House Tye, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bower House Tye, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Bower House Tye

Polstead is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately 3 miles northeast of Nayland and 5 miles southwest of Hadleigh. Nestled along a small tributary of the River Stour, Polstead had a population of 851 as of the 2011 census, making it a modest yet thriving community ideal for planning applications and local development projects.

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Area Information

Admin district: Colchester
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
LSOA: Colchester 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bower House Tye.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bower House Tye.

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 Bower House Tye based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Bower House Tye.

- Watsons Corner Water Tower Holt Road Polstead Suffolk
Prior Approval application for proposed telecommunications code system operators development under Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-22
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- Bower House Tye Polstead Suffolk CO6 5DD
Application for Listed Building Consent - The proposed replacement of 1no. external door (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
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- Polstead Touring Park Holt Road Polstead CO6 5BZ
Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act for DC/23/01479 (site for up to 54 caravans) for variation or removal of Conditions Numbers: 3 - 10 as per Planning Statement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Bower House Tye in Suffolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bower House Tye a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bower House Tye includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. 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 Bower House Tye

In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Bower House Tye. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bower House Tye.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bower House Tye were discharge of conditions (39), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 23 applications
Refused: 1 application
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 21 applications

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