Groton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Groton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Groton
Groton is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately one mile north of the A1071 road connecting Hadleigh and Sudbury. As of 2021, the parish has a population of 299 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting.
Population: 301 (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: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Groton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Groton.
- 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 Groton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Groton.
- - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of conditions application for DC/25/02594 - Condition 3 (Fenestration)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Opposite Mittecott Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of a 9m Light Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Cotlee Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/03412 - Condition 4 (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair and replace ground floor and first floor windows in the south gable wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Sherbourne House Farm Sherbourne Street Edwardstone Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5PD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry useTown and Country Planning (General Permitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Cotlee Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/03412 - Conditions 3 (Eaves and Verges), 4 (Materials), 5 (Windows) and 6 (Rainwater Goods)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Groton in Suffolk
Groton is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately one mile north of the A1071 road connecting Hadleigh and Sudbury. As of 2021, the parish has a population of 299 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 301 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Groton 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 Groton a particularly low-crime area.
Groton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boxford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Groton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edwardstone Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Groton 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 Groton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Groton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Groton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Groton were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.