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Planning in Shotley

Approved
86%
12 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shotley in the last 24 months, from North Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Shotley

Shotley is a village and civil parish located 8 miles southeast of Ipswich in Suffolk, within the Babergh district. It encompasses the village of Shotley, along with the settlements of Shotley Gate and Church End, and had a population of 2,259 according to the 2021 census. The area, situated on the Shotley peninsula between the Rivers Stour and Orwell, offers a unique blend of rural charm and potential for planning applications related to residential and community development.

The area around Shotley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Shotley, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Shotley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shotley?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Shotley. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shotley?
The average planning decision time near Shotley is 85 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 Shotley?
The planning approval rate near Shotley is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shotley?
The most common type of planning application near Shotley is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shotley?
You can search and track planning applications near Shotley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.