How long do planning decisions take near Little Stonham?

The average planning decision time near Little Stonham is 71 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 Little Stonham?

The planning approval rate near Little Stonham is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Stonham?

The most common type of planning application near Little Stonham is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Stonham?

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Little Stonham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Stonham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Stonham are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Stonham

Little Stonham, or Stonham Parva, is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Positioned just off the A140 and approximately three miles east of Stowmarket, it had a population of 350 in 2005. This peaceful locale may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in a community with a close-knit rural atmosphere.

Population: 368 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Stonham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Little Stonham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little Stonham.

- Meadow View Farm Stowmarket Road Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5DZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/05529 - Conditions 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), 5 (Secure Cycle Storage) and 6 (EV Charging)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Little Stonham in Suffolk

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Stonham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lingwood Meadows, Earl Stonham SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Little Stonham

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Little Stonham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Little Stonham.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Little Stonham were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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