Kenton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kenton, Suffolk.

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About Kenton

Kenton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 1.9 miles northeast of Debenham. As of 2005, its population stood at 170, reflecting a small, close-knit community. Historically, Kenton was an exclave of the Loes Hundred, highlighting its unique geographical and administrative significance within the region.

Population: 236 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Area Information

• Admin district: Mid Suffolk
• Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
• LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kenton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Kenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Kenton.

1. - Rose Hill Farm Webbs Road Kenton IP14 6FD
   Application under Section 73A of The Town & Country Planning Act for DC/19/00674 (subterranean rifle range), previous S73 permissions DC/24/03460 & DC/25/00138 for the variation of Conditions 1 (Secti
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-03
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2. - Parcel Of Land Rose Hill Farm Webbs Road Kenton IP14 6FD
   Planning Application - Change of use of land to site 2no shepherds huts for use as holiday accommodation and formation of a new wildlife pond.
   Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Kenton in Suffolk

Kenton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 1.9 miles northeast of Debenham. As of 2005, its population stood at 170, reflecting a small, close-knit community. Historically, Kenton was an exclave of the Loes Hundred, highlighting its unique geographical and administrative significance within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 236 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kenton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kenton 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 Kenton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kenton.

The most common application types near Kenton were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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