Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stratford St Andrew are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stratford St Andrew
Stratford St Andrew is a quaint village and civil parish located near the A12 in East Suffolk, England. Situated just 3 miles southwest of Saxmundham, it offers a tranquil setting for potential development and planning applications in the region.
Population: 182 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stratford St Andrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stratford St Andrew.
- 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 Stratford St Andrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stratford St Andrew.
- - Barn Cottage House Mill Lane Stratford St Andrew Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1LH
Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Conversion of existing integral garage to form new habitable space, including insertion of new glazed windows into existing garage door opening, removal of exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Main Farm Great Glemham Road Stratford St Andrew Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1LW
Positioning of open sided barn for use of unloading and loading of produce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Stratford St Andrew in Suffolk
Stratford St Andrew is a quaint village and civil parish located near the A12 in East Suffolk, England. Situated just 3 miles southwest of Saxmundham, it offers a tranquil setting for potential development and planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 182 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stratford St Andrew a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stratford St Andrew includes 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, Stratford St Andrew 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 Stratford St Andrew
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Stratford St Andrew. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stratford St Andrew may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Stratford St Andrew slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stratford St Andrew were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
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Related Planning Guides
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