How long do planning decisions take near Sutton?

The average planning decision time near Sutton is 44 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?

The planning approval rate near Sutton is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton?

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Sutton, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sutton are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sutton

Sutton is a village and civil parish located along the B1083 road in East Suffolk, England. It features essential amenities including a pub, a mobile post office, and a place of worship, making it a quaint yet functional community. Additionally, the nearby hamlet of Sutton Street and the Sutton Common estate enhance the area's residential options, which may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

Population: 338 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £436,423 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 022C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sutton.

- Sutton Hall Sutton Street Sutton Suffolk IP12 3EQ
Variation of Condition No. 2 & 4 of DC/20/3882/FUL - Alterations and extensions to Sutton Hall and alterations and change of use of former agricultural buildings to ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Sutton Hall Sutton Street Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3EQ
Listed Building Consent - Minor modifications to previously consented proposals regarding the garden wall and gate at the southwest corner of the hall and extension of the garden wall between the fore
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Sutton Hall Sutton Street Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3EQ
Variation of Condition Nos. 2 (A-F) of DC/24/1798/FUL - Improvements to an existing late 20th Century Grain Store, including installation of solar panels on the roof and replacement of wall and roof c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land To The Rear Of Old Post Office Lane Sutton Suffolk
Outline Application - Erection of up to 3 no. dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Lower Farm Sutton Street Sutton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3EQ
Change of use of land to extend domestic curtilage and the construction of a new storage/car port outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Sutton in Suffolk

Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £436,423, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Sutton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shottisham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Sutton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rockhall Wood Pit, Sutton SSSI, Sutton and Hollesley Heaths SSSI, Deben Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Deben Estuary, Sandlings; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Deben Estuary. 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, Sutton 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

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Sutton.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sutton were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2).

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