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Planning in Sturmer

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About Sturmer

Sturmer is a picturesque village and civil parish in Essex, located just 2 miles southeast of Haverhill and near the Suffolk border. Known for its historical significance, Sturmer was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, and its name derives from the nearby River Stour and the original "Stour Mere." The village has a small population of 525 as of the 2021 census and is also famous for the Sturmer Pippin apple, developed in the 19th century by local resident Ezekiel Dillistone. The settlement has a population of approximately 525 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Braintree district.

Property prices in Sturmer show an average sale price of £274,710, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sturmer area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sturmer a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sturmer has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sturmer 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Sturmer, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.