How long do planning decisions take near Erwarton?

The average planning decision time near Erwarton is 66 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 Erwarton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Erwarton?

The most common type of planning application near Erwarton is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Erwarton?

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Erwarton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Erwarton, Suffolk.

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About Erwarton

Erwarton, also known as Arwarton, is a small village and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Situated on the Shotley Peninsula, approximately 9 miles south of Ipswich, the area comprises the hamlet of Shop Corner. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Erwarton was recorded at 126, reflecting a growth from 110 in 2005, making it a quaint community for those exploring planning applications in rural Suffolk.

Population: 126 · Elevation: 26m

District: Arwarton

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 011B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Erwarton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Erwarton.

- The Snug Queens Road Erwarton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1LL
Householder Application - Erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-02
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A brief summary of Erwarton in Suffolk

Erwarton sits at an elevation of 26 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Erwarton show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Erwarton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Erwarton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour Estuary SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Erwarton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Erwarton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Erwarton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Erwarton were amendments (1).

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