Stowupland, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stowupland, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stowupland are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stowupland
Stowupland is a civil parish located just 1 mile east of Stowmarket in Suffolk, England. Its name reflects its elevated position relative to Stowmarket, and it was historically known as Ultuna, inspired by the abundance of owls in the area. The village is home to Stowupland High School, making it an important educational hub within the region.
Population: 2,346 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stowupland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stowupland.
- 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 Stowupland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stowupland.
- - 19 Trinity Walk Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4AS
Discharge of conditions application for DC/26/00903 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity enhancement measures)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 19 Trinity Walk Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4AS
Householder Application - Demolition of existing flat roof single storey outbuilding/extension and erection of enlarged single storey extension with pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Stowupland in Suffolk
Stowupland is a civil parish located just 1 mile east of Stowmarket in Suffolk, England. Its name reflects its elevated position relative to Stowmarket, and it was historically known as Ultuna, inspired by the abundance of owls in the area. The village is home to Stowupland High School, making it an important educational hub within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,346 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stowupland a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stowupland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gipping Great 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, Stowupland 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 Stowupland
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stowupland. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stowupland.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Stowupland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stowupland were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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