How long do planning decisions take near Akenham?

The average planning decision time near Akenham is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Akenham?

The most common type of planning application near Akenham is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Akenham?

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Akenham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Akenham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Akenham

Akenham is a small village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, on the north-western edge of Ipswich. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of fewer than 100 residents, and it is included within the civil parish of Whitton. This quaint community may offer unique planning opportunities amidst its rural setting.

Population: 57 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,766 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ipswich
Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich
LSOA: Ipswich 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Akenham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Akenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Akenham.

- Rise Hall Akenham Suffolk IP1 6TQ
Application under S73a for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission 0164/02/OL dated 19.11.2004 and subsequent DC/23/03524. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Convers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-01
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A brief summary of Akenham in Suffolk

Property prices in Akenham show an average sale price of £354,766, 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 Akenham a particularly low-crime area.

Akenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Akenham

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Akenham. The average decision time was 41 days.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Akenham were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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