How long do planning decisions take near Stoke Ash?

The average planning decision time near Stoke Ash is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stoke Ash?

The planning approval rate near Stoke Ash is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoke Ash?

The most common type of planning application near Stoke Ash is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoke Ash?

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Stoke Ash, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoke Ash, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Stoke Ash are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Stoke Ash

Stoke Ash is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, situated approximately six miles south of Diss. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 314 and collaborates with the nearby village of Thwaite on local governance through a shared parish council. This community-focused structure may influence planning applications and development considerations in the area.

Population: 233 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £427,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stoke Ash.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoke Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Stoke Ash in Suffolk

Property prices in Stoke Ash show an average sale price of £427,456, 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 Stoke Ash a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Stoke Ash

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Ash. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Ash may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Stoke Ash slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stoke Ash were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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