How long do planning decisions take near Shotley?

The average planning decision time near Shotley is 25 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shotley?

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

How can I track planning applications near Shotley?

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Shotley, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shotley, Suffolk.

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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 Shotley Gate and Church End, and is situated on the picturesque Shotley peninsula between the Rivers Stour and Orwell. As of the 2021 census, the population of Shotley was recorded at 2,259, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Population: 2,258 (2021)

District: Babergh

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Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shotley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shotley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Shotley.

- Orwell View Road Shotley Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of 2 No. 10m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Celeste Kingsland Shotley IP9 1NB
Householder Application - Replacement of an existing flat roof on a single storey rear extension with raised pitched tiled roof. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Shotley in Suffolk

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

Shotley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shotley Gate. 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 Shotley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orwell Estuary SSSI, Stour Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Shotley

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shotley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

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

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shotley 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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