How long do planning decisions take near Middlewood Green?

The average planning decision time near Middlewood Green is 38 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 Middlewood Green?

The planning approval rate near Middlewood Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Middlewood Green?

The most common type of planning application near Middlewood Green is listed building consent applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middlewood Green?

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Middlewood Green, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middlewood Green, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Middlewood Green

Earl Stonham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, positioned between the A14 and A140, approximately 5 miles east of Stowmarket. It encompasses the hamlets of Forward Green and Middlewood Green, with a population that declined from 650 in 2005 to 629 by the 2011 Census. Notably, Earl Stonham is one of three villages in the area sharing the Stonham name, alongside Stonham Aspal and Little Stonham, making it a unique spot for potential planning developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Middlewood Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Middlewood Green.

- Owls Farm Debenham Lane Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5DE
Application for Discharge of Conditions for DC/21/02028 - Condition 4 (Agreement of Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-23
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A brief summary of Middlewood Green in Suffolk

Property prices in Middlewood Green show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Middlewood Green a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Middlewood Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Middlewood Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middlewood Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Middlewood Green were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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