Stratford St Mary, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stratford St Mary, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stratford St Mary are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stratford St Mary
Stratford St. Mary is a picturesque village located in Suffolk, England, nestled in the scenic region known as 'Constable Country.' Renowned for its artistic heritage, the area inspired several works by the famous painter John Constable, making it a culturally rich site for planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
- LSOA: Tendring 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stratford St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stratford St Mary.
- 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 Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Stratford St Mary.
- - Holly Court Kenyon Close Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LJ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05244 - Condition 3 (Wildlife Enhancement Strategy) and Condition 4 (Roof lights)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Lowlands Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JN
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Robina (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Aurora Ravensfield School School Lane Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05408 - Biodiversity Net Gain Condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land North Of 4 Mors End Stratford St Mary CO7 6YF
Planning Application - To erect 5 arena mirrors on the short edge of the riding arena.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Meadow Cottages Upper Street Stratford St Mary Suffolk
Notification of works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order T1 - Oak - deadwood clean and up to 4m crown reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Ashton House Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JN
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Re-reduce 1 No. Ash (T1) back to previous growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Abc Pre School Country Primary School Strickmere Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6YG
Full Planning Application - Demolition of existing unused single storey modular pre-school building and construction of single storey pre-school facility with dual pitch and flat roofs. flat roofs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Aurora Ravensfield School School Lane Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/02317 - Condition 14 (Habitat management and monitoring plan) and the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Swan Inn Lower Street Stratford St Mary CO7 6JR
Planning Application. Erection of temporary 13.5m x 6m PVC marquee in the pub garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Swan Inn Lower Street Stratford St Mary CO7 6JR
Application for Listed Building Consent. Erection of temporary 13.5m x 6m PVC marquee in the pub garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Holly Court Kenyon Close Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LJ
Householder Application - Replacement of a existing glazed upvc utility room with a new utility room extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - The Old School School Lane Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LZ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/24/02317 - Amendments to the School Square to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety and provide a fully accessible and compliant main entrance,
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Lowe Hill House Higham Road Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JX
Householder Application - Construction of two summerhouses within the large garden of Lowe Hill House.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 1 Matthews Close Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LH
Notification of works to trees within a conservation area - T1 - Weeping Willow - 30% reduction (up to 4m), G2 - Deodar Cedar, Monterey Cypress & Pine - Crown lift by up to 3m,T3 - Monterey Cypress -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - The Old School School Lane Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LZ
Application under Section 73 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Variation of Condition 3 (Off-Site Highway Improvements) of planning permission DC/24/02317 dated: 03.02.2025 - Conversion of v
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Glanfields Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LW
Application for a non-material amendment relating to B/13/00871 dated 20/07/2013 - Changing of window location within Orangerie , larger Bifolid doors, omission of window to rear, omission of bifold t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 35 Strickmere Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6YG
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Gatemans Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/00782 - Condition 3 (Schedule of Works)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Mallard House Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LW
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-06
View full details - - Mallard House Upper Street Stratford St Mary Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LW
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of conservatory) including internal alterations to layout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-06
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A brief summary of Stratford St Mary in Suffolk
Stratford St. Mary is a picturesque village located in Suffolk, England, nestled in the scenic region known as 'Constable Country.' Renowned for its artistic heritage, the area inspired several works by the famous painter John Constable, making it a culturally rich site for planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stratford St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Stratford St Mary has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stratford St Mary, Dedham, Higham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Stratford St Mary includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Stratford St Mary
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Stratford St Mary. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Stratford St Mary.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stratford St Mary were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (7), tree works (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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