How long do planning decisions take near Earl Stonham?

The average planning decision time near Earl Stonham is 70 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 Earl Stonham?

The planning approval rate near Earl Stonham is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Earl Stonham?

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Earl Stonham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Earl Stonham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 595 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Earl Stonham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Earl Stonham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Earl Stonham.

- The Lodge Norwich Road Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5DR
Listed Building Consent - Restoration of property (following fire damage) as per schedule of works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Earl Stonham in Suffolk

Property prices in Earl Stonham show an average sale price of £308,161, 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 Earl Stonham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Earl Stonham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lingwood Meadows, Earl Stonham SSSI. 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 Earl Stonham

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Earl Stonham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Earl Stonham.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Earl Stonham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Earl Stonham were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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

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