Stoven, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoven, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stoven are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
9 planning applications 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
View full details - - Town Fen London Road Brampton Beccles Suffolk NR34 8EB
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/23/1806/FUL - Erection of agricultural building - Submission of materials for approval
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Town Fen London Road Brampton Beccles Suffolk NR34 8EB
Discharge of Condition No. 6 of DC/23/1806/FUL - Erection of agricultural building - Biodiversity Lighting Proposal submitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Town Fen London Road Brampton Beccles Suffolk NR34 8EB
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-03
View full details - - Pig Rearing Unit To The South Of Southwold Road Stoven Suffolk
Prior Notification (Agricultural) - Steel framed covering over existing muckpad
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - Part Land South Of The Old Vicarage Southwold Road Stoven Suffolk
Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/16/2366/FUL - Erection of agricultural (pig finishing) building - variation to previously approved drawings
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2017-02-09
View full details - - Land South Of Southwold Road Stoven Suffolk
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3 and 5 of DC/16/2366/FUL - Erection of agricultural (pig finishing) building - Landscaping plan and Odour Management Plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-10-26
View full details - - Land South Of Southwold Road Stoven Suffolk
Erection of agricultural (pig finishing) building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-06-07
View full details - - Land South Of Southwold Road Stoven Suffolk
EIA Screening Opinion - Proposed pig building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-04-21
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A brief summary of Stoven in Suffolk
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. It sits within the Brampton with Stoven district.
Property prices in Stoven show an average sale price of £314,715, 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stoven 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 Stoven
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stoven. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 56 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 (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.