Stanton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stanton are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stanton
Stanton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately nine miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds along the A143 road to Diss. Notable for its historical significance, the village is near the former WWII airfield RAF Shepherds Grove, which hosted American forces. A key landmark is the beautifully restored windmill at Upthorpe Farm, situated to the east of the village. The name "Stanton" translates to 'a homestead on stony ground', reflecting its geographical roots.
Population: 2,916 (2021)
District: St Edmundsbury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanton.
- 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 Stanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
470 planning applications found near Stanton.
- DCON(T)/19/2481 · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 11 (Energy Statement) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 29 in relation to phase 1 (Estate Roads) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - DCON(U)/19/2481 · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 29 in relation to phase 1 (Estate Roads) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 11 (Energy Statement) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - NMA(A)/25/2021 · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Non-material amendment to DC/25/2021/RM - proposed changes to facilitate minor reconfiguration to the approved layout adjacent to plot 26 and Plot 6 and 27 affordable tenure swap
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Non-material amendment to DC/25/2021/RM - proposed changes to facilitate minor reconfiguration to the approved layout adjacent to plot 26
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Haulage Depot Bury Road Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BZ
Planning application - a. conversion of existing garage to office space b. installation of electric vehicle charger to front of garage c. single storey side extension to existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - NMA(A)/23/0435 - Appletree Park Wyken Road Stanton Suffolk
Non material amendment to DC/23/0435/FUL - to upgrade the specification of the road
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-03 - DC/26/0844/ELEC - Roman Court Stanton Suffolk
Application under the overhead lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - removal of overhead power lines
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Little Cottage The Street Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BP
Trees in a conservation area notification - 14 conifers (marked on plan) fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Amber Lodge Duke Street Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2AB
Householder planning application - single storey extension to garage to provide workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Mulberry Barn Duke Street Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2AA
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Mulberry (T2 on plan) reduce lateral growth by up to seven metres and height by up to three metres to suitable pruning points b. one Willow (T3 on pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 38, 40, 42 And 44 The Street Stanton Bury St Edmunds IP31 2BP
Planning application - replacement doors and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Old Rectory Old Rectory Gardens Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BX
TPO 078 (1966) tree preservation order - Three Robina (G2 on plan within G2 on order) crown reduce by up to four metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Mulberry Barn Duke Street Stanton Suffolk IP31 2AA
TPO 126 (1970) tree preservation order - one Sycamore (T1 on plan within G2 on order) fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-06
View full details - - Foundry House Old Bury Road Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2BS
Application to discharge condition 3 (timber frame works) of DC/25/1663/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Non-material amendment to DC/19/2481/OUT to allow for amendment to the trigger points of conditions 29, 32 and 44 to enable the development to commence at the earliest opportunity
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 1 Church Close Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BY
TPO 078 (1966) tree preservation order - one Sycamore tree (T1 on plan), fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 44 (off site highway improvements) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 26 (LEMP) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Stanton in Suffolk
Stanton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately nine miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds along the A143 road to Diss. Notable for its historical significance, the village is near the former WWII airfield RAF Shepherds Grove, which hosted American forces. A key landmark is the beautifully restored windmill at Upthorpe Farm, situated to the east of the village. The name "Stanton" translates to 'a homestead on stony ground', reflecting its geographical roots. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,916 (2021 estimate). It sits within the St Edmundsbury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanton a particularly low-crime area.
Stanton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stanton. 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 Stanton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanton Woods SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanton 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.
Planning Activity in Stanton
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Stanton. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stanton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stanton were discharge of conditions (24), tree works (17), full planning applications (13).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 65 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 49 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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