Ballingdon, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballingdon, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ballingdon are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ballingdon
Ballingdon is a suburb of Sudbury, located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Historically a separate village in Essex, it is now part of Sudbury and is uniquely positioned to the south of the River Stour. As of 1951, Ballingdon had a population of 458, making it a small but integral part of the area’s planning landscape.
District: Sudbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,665 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Braintree
- Parliamentary constituency: Braintree
- LSOA: Braintree 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballingdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballingdon.
- 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 Ballingdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
255 planning applications found near Ballingdon.
- - 6 Middleton Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DB
Householder Application - Erection of metal shed (following removal of existing shed)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Land Off Middleton Road Sudbury CO10 7LJ
Full Planning Application - Demolition of existing building and erection of 13no. dwellings including landscaping, access and associated infrastructure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Emily Cottage 58 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Conifer (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Surgery At Ballingdon Hall Ballingdon Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02742 - Condition 5 (Garden Step Detail)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 15 Bush Grove Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7HH
Householder Application - Conversion of Garage, rear and side single storey extensions plus loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Old Dairy 73 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Householder Application - Retrospective application for the partial retention of an existing cart lodge and reconstruction of roof to reflect scale of previous approval : DC/18/03992.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 93 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order WS236/T5 - Remove 3 lower limbs from 1 No. Sycamore (T1),and the reduction of smaller branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 94 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use or Operation or Activity including those in breach of a Planning Condition. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Certi
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Surgery At Ballingdon Hall Ballingdon Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02742 - Conditions 4 (External Door), 5 (Garden Step), 6 (Pedestrian Path) and 7 (Cycle Shelter)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Surgery At Ballingdon Hall Ballingdon Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02741 - Conditions 13 (Grease Trap Information) and 15 (Cycle Storage Information)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Ballingdon Trading Estate Middleton Road Sudbury Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/05777 - Condition 11 (Contamination)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 6 Elizabeth Way Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7PG
Application for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order WS175/A3 - Reduce 1 No. Oak Tree to red line in photograph
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 12 Hall Rise Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7NX
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension with new shower room and garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 53 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2BZ
Application for Listed Building Consent - Proposed removal and replacement of west-elevation first-floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Surgery At Ballingdon Hall Ballingdon Hill Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LH
Full Planning Application - Change of use to three parts of the house (Class C3 use) to Sui Generis use (private dining and tea rooms with associated catering facilities) and car parking. (The remaini
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Surgery At Ballingdon Hill Ballingdon Hall Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LH
Application for Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations associated with the change of use to three parts of the house (Class C3 use) to Sui Generis use (private dining and tea room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Flats 1 To 11 Ballingdon Grove Middleton Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7LJ
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 53 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2BZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/00395 - Conditions 3 (Sectional Drawings) and 4 (Wall Copings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 53 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2BZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/00394 - Condition 8 (Bins and Collection Areas), Condition 9 (Electric Vehicle Charging Point) and 10 (Secure Cycle Storage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 31 Church Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2BL
Householder Application - Erection of a Ground and first floor extension, (following demolition of conservatory)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-24
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A brief summary of Ballingdon in Suffolk
Ballingdon is a suburb of Sudbury, located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Historically a separate village in Essex, it is now part of Sudbury and is uniquely positioned to the south of the River Stour. As of 1951, Ballingdon had a population of 458, making it a small but integral part of the area’s planning landscape. It sits within the Sudbury district.
Property prices in Ballingdon show an average sale price of £336,665, 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 Ballingdon a particularly low-crime area.
Ballingdon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sudbury. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ballingdon 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 Ballingdon
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Ballingdon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ballingdon.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Ballingdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ballingdon were discharge of conditions (28), full planning applications (27), listed building and heritage (21).
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 89 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 67 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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