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Planning in Akenham

Only 9 decisions near Akenham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Akenham in the last 24 months, from Mid Suffolk District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 57 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

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

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

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

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Akenham.

The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Akenham?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Akenham.
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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