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Planning in Earl Stonham

Only 2 decisions near Earl Stonham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Earl Stonham in the last 24 months, from Mid Suffolk District Council's planning register.

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Around Earl Stonham

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IP14 502 applications in the last 12 monthsIP6 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid Suffolk District Council

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About Earl Stonham

Earl Stonham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of England, positioned between the A14 and A140, approximately 5 miles east of Stowmarket. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Forward Green and Middlewood Green, with a population that declined from 650 in 2005 to 629 by the 2011 Census. Notably, Earl Stonham is one of three villages in the area sharing the Stonham name, alongside Stonham Aspal and Little Stonham, making it a unique spot for planning considerations in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 595 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Earl Stonham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Earl Stonham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Earl Stonham has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earl Stonham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Earl Stonham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Earl Stonham.

The most common types were full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Earl Stonham?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Earl Stonham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Earl Stonham?
The most common type of planning application near Earl Stonham is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Earl Stonham?
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