Sherbourne Street, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sherbourne Street, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sherbourne Street are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sherbourne Street
Edwardstone is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk's Babergh district, known for its rich history and scenic beauty. With a population of 375 as of 2021, it encompasses the hamlets of Mill Green, Priory Green, Round Maple, and Sherbourne Street. The area features notable landmarks such as St Mary's Church and boasts 32 listed buildings, along with several designated wildlife sites, including Edwardstone Woods and Bulls Cross Wood, which are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest. This combination of historical and natural assets makes Edwardstone a significant area for planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sherbourne Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sherbourne Street.
- 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 Sherbourne Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Sherbourne Street.
- - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of conditions application for DC/25/02594 - Condition 3 (Fenestration)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of front door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Opposite Mittecott Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Installation of a 9m Light Wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Cotlee Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/03412 - Condition 4 (Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Crown House Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Application for Listed Building Consent - Repair and replace ground floor and first floor windows in the south gable wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - Sherbourne House Farm Sherbourne Street Edwardstone Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5PD
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Formation, Alteration or Maintenance of Private Ways for Agricultural or Forestry useTown and Country Planning (General Permitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - Cotlee Groton Street Groton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 5EE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/03412 - Conditions 3 (Eaves and Verges), 4 (Materials), 5 (Windows) and 6 (Rainwater Goods)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Sherbourne Street in Suffolk
Edwardstone is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk's Babergh district, known for its rich history and scenic beauty. With a population of 375 as of 2021, it encompasses the hamlets of Mill Green, Priory Green, Round Maple, and Sherbourne Street. The area features notable landmarks such as St Mary's Church and boasts 32 listed buildings, along with several designated wildlife sites, including Edwardstone Woods and Bulls Cross Wood, which are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest. This combination of historical and natural assets makes Edwardstone a significant area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Sherbourne Street show an average sale price of £383,000, 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 Sherbourne Street a particularly low-crime area.
Sherbourne Street has one conservation area within its boundaries: Boxford. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sherbourne Street includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Edwardstone Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sherbourne Street 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 Sherbourne Street
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Sherbourne Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sherbourne Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Sherbourne Street slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sherbourne Street were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Groton planning applications
- Horner's Green planning applications
- Mill Green planning applications
- Edwardstone planning applications
- Boxford planning applications
- Wicker Street Green planning applications
- Round Maple planning applications
- Hagmore Green planning applications
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.