How long do planning decisions take near Earl's Green?

The average planning decision time near Earl's Green is 68 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's Green?

The planning approval rate near Earl's Green is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Earl's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Earl's Green is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Earl's Green?

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Earl's Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Earl's Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Earl's Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 007A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Earl's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earl's Green.

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's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Earl's Green.

- Land And Barn At College Farm College Road Wyverstone Stowmarket IP14 4SD
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04181 -Condition 22 (Sustainability Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-08
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- Red House Farm The Walk Rectory Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LE
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a building for Agricultural or Forestry Use. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted De
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Red House Farm Rectory Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4LE
Discharge of Condition Application for DC/25/03381 - Condition 8 (BNG Metric - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) (HMMP)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Earl's Green in Suffolk

Earl's Green is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Earl's Green a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Earl's Green 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.

Planning Activity in Earl's Green

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Earl's Green. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Earl's Green maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Earl's Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Earl's Green were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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