Stowmarket, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Stowmarket are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stowmarket
Stowmarket is a thriving market town and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Located along the A14 trunk road, it serves as a vital connection between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The town is also well-connected by the Great Eastern Main Line, with access to rail services between Diss and Needham Market, and is positioned on the banks of the River Gipping, enhanced by the nearby River Rat to the south. This mix of transport links and natural features makes Stowmarket an attractive location for planning applications.
Population: 21,406 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
Website: http://www.stowmarket.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,145 (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 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stowmarket.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowmarket.
- 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 Stowmarket based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Stowmarket.
- - Former Site Of Mulberry House, Milton Road, Stowmarket
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Demolition of existing A1/ Sui Generis units. Erection of 3 and fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - The Nutshell Milton Road South Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EZ
Full Planning Application - Erection of a replacement building to be used as a funeral directors premises following the demolition of the existing fire damaged building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Stowmarket Railway Station Station Road East Stowmarket IP14 1RQ
Application for Listed Building Consent. Repairs to Building 5 (Platform 1 side) comprising works to exterior masonry, replacement door and replacement of concrete lintel with matching brickwork as pe
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Catholic Church Of Our Lady Stricklands Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1AW
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Lime tree (T1) on boundary of meze grill and Our Lady's St Marys Church to be pruned back to sufficient growth points to allow for clearance of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Off Creeting Road West Stowmarket Suffolk
Planning Application. Construction of car park and Electric Vehicle Charging (EV)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Tomo Business Park Tomo Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5AY
Full Planning Application - Insertion of new door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 30 Ipswich Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1BL
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Sumac Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 37 Skylark Way Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5GN
Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Erection
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - 4 Temple Road Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1AX
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/21/03919 date 07.09.2021. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - To vary Condition 2 (Approved Pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Stowmarket in Suffolk
Stowmarket is a thriving market town and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Located along the A14 trunk road, it serves as a vital connection between Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich. The town is also well-connected by the Great Eastern Main Line, with access to rail services between Diss and Needham Market, and is positioned on the banks of the River Gipping, enhanced by the nearby River Rat to the south. This mix of transport links and natural features makes Stowmarket an attractive location for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 21,406 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Stowmarket show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Stowmarket a particularly low-crime area.
Stowmarket has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combs Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Stowmarket planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stowmarket.org/. 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 Stowmarket
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Stowmarket. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Stowmarket.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Stowmarket slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stowmarket were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.