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Planning in Shotley

Only 5 decisions near Shotley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Shotley

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,258 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shotley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shotley has 9 nature designations 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Shotley.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (1), telecoms (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shotley?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Shotley.
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 submission 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.