How long do planning decisions take near Boyton?

The average planning decision time near Boyton is 56 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 Boyton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Boyton?

The most common type of planning application near Boyton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boyton?

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Boyton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boyton, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Boyton

Boyton is a quaint village and civil parish in East Suffolk, located approximately eight miles east of Woodbridge and near the heritage coast at Orford Ness. Historically recorded as "Bohtuna" in the Domesday Book of 1086, Boyton features essential local amenities, including Hollesley Primary School and a community-focused village hall. The village is also in proximity to HM Prison Hollesley Bay, making it a unique area for potential planning and development opportunities.

Population: 143 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boyton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Boyton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Boyton.

- Field 350M South East Of Home Farm Dock Farm Road Capel St Andrew Suffolk
Prior Notification (Agricultural) - A balanced cut and fill earth moving operation to create an irrigation reservoir
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Boyton in Suffolk

Property prices in Boyton show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Boyton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Boyton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI, Sandlings Forest SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Alde-Ore & Butley Estuaries; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Alde-Ore Estuary, Sandlings; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Alde-Ore Estuary. 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 Boyton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Boyton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Boyton were outline applications (1).

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