Stanton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
454 planning applications found near Stanton.
- - Mulberry Barn Duke Street Stanton Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2AA
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one Mulberry (T2 on plan) reduction of all limbs by up to seven meters b. one Willow (T3 on plan) pollard to four meters above ground level c. one Willow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
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 - - 1 Church Close Stanton Suffolk IP31 2BY
TPO 078 (1966) tree preservation order - one Sycamore tree (T1 on plan), fell
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 34 (Bus stops) of DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 27 (minerals management plan) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Dawn Cottage Duke Street Stanton Suffolk IP31 2AA
Application for listed building consent - installation of electric vehicle charger to garage wall
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 5 (fire hydrants) of DC/19/2481/OUT - phase 1 only
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 6 (drainage details) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 32 (off-site highway improvements) of DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Ivy Cottage The Street Stanton Suffolk IP31 2DQ
Trees in a conservation area notification - one willow (marked T1 on plan) overall crown reduction by three metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge condition 21 (Lighting design scheme for biodiversity) for application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Discharge of conditions 19 (Ecological surveys) and 20 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Discharge of condition 10 (Construction Management Plan) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Reserved Matters Application - a. submission of details under DC/19/2481/OUT: access (except where approved under the outline), appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the construction of 137 dw
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Partial Discharge of condition 7 (Contamination) of application DC/19/2481/OUT - phase 1 only
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 36 (Archaeological work) and 37 (Archaeological site investigation and post investigation assessment) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Discharge of condition 18 (Construction environmental management plan) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land East Of Bury Road Stanton Suffolk
Discharge of condition 17 (Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Statement) of application DC/19/2481/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
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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.
Property prices in Stanton show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Stanton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stanton.
The average decision time of 55 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 (15), full planning applications (14).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 61 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: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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