Forward Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Forward Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Forward Green
Earl Stonham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of England, nestled between the A14 and A140, approximately five miles east of Stowmarket. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Forward Green and Middlewood Green, with a population that slightly declined from 650 in 2005 to 629 by the 2011 Census. As one of the trio of Stonhams in the region, which includes Stonham Aspal and Little Stonham, Earl Stonham is a unique area for those interested in planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
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: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Forward Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Forward 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 Forward Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Forward Green.
- - Mollands Hall Forward Green Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/02506 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - April Meadow Stearns Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HR
Householder Application - Erection of Detached Garage and Garden Shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Kinclaven Wicks Lane Earl Stonham IP14 5HL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Erection of rear flat roof extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land At Spong Farm Stowmarket Road Earl Stonham Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Change of use of land to enclosed dog walking and exercise area, including associated vehicular parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Lime Tree Cottage Stowmarket Road Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HN
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/22/03632 - Replacement of front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Mollands Hall Forward Green Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HP
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/02507 - Condition 3 (External Render), Condition 4 (Fenestration), 5 (Eaves and Verges), 6 (Ventilation), 7 (Rainwater Goods), 8 (Cladding Materials) and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Old Chapel Fen Lane Earl Stonham Suffolk IP14 5HP
Full Planning Application - Conversion of former chapel with attached cottage to form 1no. dwelling and conversion of outbuilding to 1no. dwelling, utilising existing garden, driveway, access and gara
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Alvor Cottage Stables Stearns Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HR
Full Planning Application - Conversion of and extension to stable/storage building to form 1No dwelling (to include partial demolition) (revised proposal to DC/23/04394)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Alvor Cottage Stables Stearns Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HR
Full Planning Application - Conversion of stable/storage building to form 1No dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - Limes Cottage Chapel Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HP
Householder Application - Erection of detached annexe for dependant family members.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-24
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A brief summary of Forward Green in Suffolk
Earl Stonham is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of England, nestled between the A14 and A140, approximately five miles east of Stowmarket. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Forward Green and Middlewood Green, with a population that slightly declined from 650 in 2005 to 629 by the 2011 Census. As one of the trio of Stonhams in the region, which includes Stonham Aspal and Little Stonham, Earl Stonham is a unique area for those interested in planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Forward Green 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 Forward Green a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forward 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 Forward Green
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Forward Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Forward Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Forward Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Forward Green were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Broad Green planning applications
- Middlewood Green planning applications
- Saxham Street planning applications
- Creeting St Mary planning applications
- Little Stonham planning applications
- Earl Stonham planning applications
- Creeting Bottoms planning applications
- Mendlesham Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.