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Planning in Shelley

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shelley in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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About Shelley

Shelley is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, approximately three miles south of Hadleigh along the west bank of the River Brett. As of 2021, it has a small population of 45 residents, making it a peaceful locale for potential planning applications and development opportunities in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 45 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.

Property prices in Shelley show an average sale price of £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shelley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shelley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Shelley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shelley?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Shelley. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shelley?
The average planning decision time near Shelley is 41 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 Shelley?
The planning approval rate near Shelley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shelley?
The most common type of planning application near Shelley is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shelley?
You can search and track planning applications near Shelley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.