Tostock, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tostock, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Tostock
Tostock is a quaint village located eight miles east of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. Renowned for its traditional charm, the village features a notable fourteenth-century church, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications related to heritage and community development.
Population: 510 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tostock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tostock.
- 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 Tostock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Tostock.
- - Gable End Leys Road Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9PN
Householder Application - Erection of Double Garage and Workshop/Workroom and associated external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Livingston House Flatts Lane Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NZ
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce canopies of 3 No. Maple (T1- T3) to 5m and remove branch from 1 No. Tree (T4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Green Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NY
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - remove one oak tree (T1) Reduce the height of one holly tree (T2) to approximately 5 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Gable End Leys Road Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9PN
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension to kitchen, removal of old utility room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Court House Tostock Place Church Road Tostock Suffolk IP30 9PG
Householder Application - Erection of a driveway entrance gate and fencing along the property boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Church Road Tostock Suffolk IP30 9PE
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Install a new pole and realign existing service cable
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Green Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NY
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Oak T1 minor maintenance pruning to the lower branches of the oak tree. The proposed works involve selective lopping and reduction of these lowe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Snapdragon The Green Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NY
Householder Planning Application - Replacement roof to create loft extension; Replacement of existing glazing; Erection of single storey side and rear extensions (following demolition of existing gara
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Foresters East House New Road Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9PJ
Householder Application - Construction of new vehicle access/dropped kerb replacing shared access and construction of extended driveway surface
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Livingston House Flatts Lane Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NZ
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Crown raise Willow tree on rear boundary to 4.5 m, to clear neighbours studio roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 3 Errington Way Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9PZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of single storey rear / side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-07
View full details - - Oak Cottage The Green Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NY
Householder Application - Erection of single-storey rear extension (following demolition of existing garage and lean-to link extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Old Rectory Norton Road Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of Orangery and Entrance Gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Old Rectory Norton Road Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9NU
Householder Application - Erection of Orangery and Entrance Gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Tostock in Suffolk
Tostock is a quaint village located eight miles east of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. Renowned for its traditional charm, the village features a notable fourteenth-century church, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications related to heritage and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 510 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Tostock show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Tostock a particularly low-crime area.
Tostock has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Drinkstone MIlls, Tostock. 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 Tostock 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, Tostock 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 Tostock
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Tostock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tostock may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Tostock were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.