Liston, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Liston, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Liston are administered by Braintree District Council. View the full Braintree District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Liston
Liston is a quaint village and civil parish in North Essex, situated just one mile WSW of Long Melford, along the scenic banks of the River Stour, which also serves as the boundary between Essex and Suffolk. The area boasts historical significance, with its parish church featuring elements dating back to the 12th century. As of the 2021 census, Liston has a small population of 53 residents, making it a serene locale for potential planning applications.
Population: 53 (2021)
District: Braintree
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 007H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Liston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Liston.
- 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 Liston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Liston.
- - 31 Blunden Close Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LL
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 35 Blunden Close Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9LL
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Maltsters House 1 The Drays Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9TJ
Householder Application - Replacement of 5 wooden single glazed sash windows with like for like uPVC double glazed windows on front elevation. The refurbishment of box enclosed balcony with uPVC cladd
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 18 The Barley House The Drays Long Melford CO10 9TL
Application for Planning Permission - Retention of replacement of 4x French windows with UPVC windows of the same style.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Liston in Essex
Liston is a quaint village and civil parish in North Essex, situated just one mile WSW of Long Melford, along the scenic banks of the River Stour, which also serves as the boundary between Essex and Suffolk. The area boasts historical significance, with its parish church featuring elements dating back to the 12th century. As of the 2021 census, Liston has a small population of 53 residents, making it a serene locale for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 53 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.
Property prices in Liston show an average sale price of £336,665, 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 Liston a particularly low-crime area.
Liston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Melford. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Liston 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 Liston
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Liston. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Liston.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Liston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Liston were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (10). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Rodbridge Corner planning applications
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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.