Stowlangtoft, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowlangtoft, Suffolk.
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About Stowlangtoft
Stowlangtoft is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Ixworth and 5 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds. With a population of 270 as recorded in 2005, the area presents a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and community-focused environment.
Population: 252 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stowlangtoft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowlangtoft.
- 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 Stowlangtoft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Stowlangtoft.
- - The Old Rectory The Street Stowlangtoft Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3JR
Application for Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations. New SVP. Amended fenestration to single storey range.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of Stowlangtoft in Suffolk
Stowlangtoft is a quaint village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Ixworth and 5 miles northeast of Bury St Edmunds. With a population of 270 as recorded in 2005, the area presents a unique setting for planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and community-focused environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 252 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Stowlangtoft 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 Stowlangtoft a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stowlangtoft includes 4 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, Stowlangtoft 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 Stowlangtoft
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Stowlangtoft. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stowlangtoft may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Stowlangtoft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stowlangtoft were listed building and heritage (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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