How long do planning decisions take near Stoven?

The average planning decision time near Stoven is 50 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 Stoven?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Stoven?

The most common type of planning application near Stoven is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stoven?

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Stoven, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stoven, Suffolk.

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About Stoven

Stoven is a quaint village located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Halesworth and 5.5 miles south of Beccles. Once a civil parish with a population of 110 in 1961, Stoven was merged with Brampton in 1987 to create "Brampton with Stoven," which had a combined population of 427 at the 2011 census. The village is bordered by Brampton to the west, Uggeshall to the south, and Sotterley to the north, making it a serene setting for potential planning applications in this picturesque area.

District: Brampton with Stoven

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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 Stoven.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoven based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Stoven.

- 3 Stoven Row Southwold Road Stoven Beccles Suffolk NR34 8ER
Two storey side extension and replacement porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Stoven in Suffolk

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Stoven includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Stoven

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stoven. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stoven were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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