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Planning in Groton

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Groton in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £336,665, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Groton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Groton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Groton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Groton?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Groton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Groton?
The average planning decision time near Groton is 67 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 Groton?
The planning approval rate near Groton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Groton?
The most common type of planning application near Groton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Groton?
You can search and track planning applications near Groton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.