How long do planning decisions take near Clopton?

The average planning decision time near Clopton is 121 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 Clopton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Clopton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Clopton?

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Clopton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clopton, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Clopton

Clopton is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk, situated between Ipswich and Debenham, just two kilometres north of Grundisburgh along the River Lark. The village consists mainly of residential properties lining the B1078, with a rural landscape of farmland surrounding it. Notably, Clopton lacks a distinct centre, with its buildings clustered around four historic manors—Kingshall, Brendhall, Rousehall, and Wascolies—each documented in the Domesday Book of 1086, making it a site of interest for planning applications.

Population: 332 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

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: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: East Suffolk 017E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clopton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clopton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Clopton in Suffolk

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

Clopton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grundisburgh. 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 Clopton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Clopton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.

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

With an average of 121 days, decisions near Clopton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Clopton were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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