Sotterley, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sotterley, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sotterley are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sotterley

Sotterley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately 4 miles southeast of Beccles and 1.5 miles east of Willingham St Mary and Shadingfield. The area, primarily agricultural, had a population of 113 as of the 2011 census and is governed by a parish council that also oversees neighbouring parishes, including Shadingfield, Willingham St Mary, and Ellough. This rural setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.

Population: 113 (2021)

District: Waveney

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Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
LSOA: East Suffolk 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sotterley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sotterley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Sotterley in Suffolk

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sotterley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sotterley Park SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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