How long do planning decisions take near Edwardstone?

The average planning decision time near Edwardstone is 161 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 Edwardstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Edwardstone?

The most common type of planning application near Edwardstone is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Edwardstone?

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Edwardstone, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Edwardstone, Suffolk.

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About Edwardstone

Edwardstone is a quaint village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, encompassing hamlets such as Mill Green, Priory Green, Round Maple, and Sherbourne Street. With a population of 375 as of 2021, it shares borders with several neighbouring parishes and features notable landmarks including St Mary's Church and 31 listed buildings. The area is rich in natural beauty, housing Edwardstone Woods and Bulls Cross Wood, both designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest, along with County Wildlife Sites like Langley Wood and Sherbourne House Meadows, making it a significant location for planning applications related to conservation and development.

Population: 376 (2021)

District: Babergh

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Edwardstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Edwardstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Edwardstone.

- Holt School Green Edwardstone CO10 5PJ
Planning Application - Erection of solar panel array 14 x 2M to generate electricity for domestic consumption at the dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 13 Mill Green Edwardstone Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5PZ
Householder application - 5 metre uhf radio antenna on rear gable end of semi detached house (retention of)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Edwardstone in Suffolk

Property prices in Edwardstone show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Edwardstone a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Edwardstone includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Milden Thicks SSSI, Edwardstone Woods SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Edwardstone

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Edwardstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 161 days.

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

With an average of 161 days, decisions near Edwardstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Edwardstone were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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