Stansfield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stansfield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Stansfield
Stansfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately seven miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 221 residents. Notable features include the All Saints Anglican church and a historic post-office. The village spans 1,989 acres and is primarily comprised of a small number of property owners, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 217 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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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: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stansfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stansfield.
- 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 Stansfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stansfield.
- - Lower Thatch Cottage Plough Hill Stansfield Suffolk CO10 8LT
Application for listed building consent - a. one front porch b. single storey side extension (following removal of chimney) c. two storey rear extension (following demolition of existing single storey
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Lower Thatch Cottage Plough Hill Stansfield Suffolk CO10 8LT
Householder planning application - a. one front porch b. single storey side extension (following chimney removal) c. two storey rear extension (following demolition of existing single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Stansfield in Suffolk
Stansfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately seven miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 221 residents. Notable features include the All Saints Anglican church and a historic post-office. The village spans 1,989 acres and is primarily comprised of a small number of property owners, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 217 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
Property prices in Stansfield 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 Stansfield a particularly low-crime area.
Stansfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hawkedon. 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 Stansfield includes 2 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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Planning Activity in Stansfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stansfield.
The most common application types near Stansfield were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.