How long do planning decisions take near Sutton Heath?

The average planning decision time near Sutton Heath is 79 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Sutton Heath?

The planning approval rate near Sutton Heath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton Heath is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton Heath?

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Sutton Heath, Merseyside Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton Heath, Merseyside.

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About Sutton Heath

Sutton Heath is a civil parish located on the former RAF Woodbridge site in East Suffolk, England. Established on 1 April 2012, it was formed from part of the parish of Sutton after residents petitioned the Suffolk Coastal District Council, citing distinct urban needs compared to the surrounding areas. This evolving community may present unique considerations for planning applications due to its recent formation and urban characteristics.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £184,504 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: St. Helens
Parliamentary constituency: St Helens South and Whiston
LSOA: St. Helens 020G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Heath.

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 Sutton Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sutton Heath.

- Rainbow Medical Centre 99 Elephant Lane Thatto Heath St Helens WA9 5QL
Single storey side and part rear extension to form additional consultation rooms, with associated internal reconfigurations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: St Helens | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 28 Harlow Close St Helens WA9 5EU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to children's care home for 1no child (C2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2025-06-04
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- Former Sutton Arms Elephant Lane St Helens WA9 5HF
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 21 (materials) on application P/2022/0458/FUL, to facilitate change in driveway materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: St Helens | Date: 2024-12-23
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- 324 Elephant Lane St Helens WA9 5HQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: St Helens | Date: 2023-12-23
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A brief summary of Sutton Heath in Merseyside

Property prices in Sutton Heath show an average sale price of £184,504, 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 Sutton Heath a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton Heath 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 Sutton Heath

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sutton Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sutton Heath were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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