Hopton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hopton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hopton are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hopton
Hopton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, just south of the Norfolk border along the B1111 road connecting Stanton and Garboldisham. With a population of 653 as of the 2011 census, Hopton shares its parish council with the nearby village of Knettishall, making it a close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 606 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £280,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hopton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hopton.
- 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 Hopton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hopton.
- - The Vine Inn High Street Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Yew (T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by two metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Northgate Cottage High Street Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QX
Householder planning application - a. conversion of outbuilding into habitable rooms b. glazed link range between dwelling and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Longfield High Street Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QX
TPO 417(2005) tree preservation order - one horse chestnut (marked T1 on plan and order) crown lift up to 3.5 metres above ground level, pruning secondary and tertiary branch structure only. Cut back
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Tulipifera High Street Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QX
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Silver Birch (T1 on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - The Limes High Street Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QX
Trees in a conservation area notification - six Lime (marked on plan) re-pollard to previous pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Manor Farm Common Road Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QU
Determination in respect of permitted agricultural development - open sided steel framed barn for straw storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Hjerting Common Road Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QU
Householder planning application - single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Manor Farm, Manor Farmhouse Common Road Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QU
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. six Leylandii (T1 on plan) fell b. removal of deadwood to one Sycamore one Holly and one Yew (T2 T3 and T4 on plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - The Old Coach House Common Road Hopton Suffolk IP22 2QU
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Blue Cedar Atlas (T1 on plan) - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Hopton in Suffolk
Hopton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, just south of the Norfolk border along the B1111 road connecting Stanton and Garboldisham. With a population of 653 as of the 2011 census, Hopton shares its parish council with the nearby village of Knettishall, making it a close-knit community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 606 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Hopton show an average sale price of £280,620, 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 Hopton a particularly low-crime area.
Hopton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hopton. 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 Hopton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hopton Fen SSSI, Bugg's Hole Fen, Thelnetham SSSI, Weston Fen, Suffolk SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Waveney & Little Ouse Valley Fens. 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, Hopton 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 Hopton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hopton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hopton.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hopton were tree works (4), amendments (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.