How long do planning decisions take near Ballingdon?

The average planning decision time near Ballingdon is 46 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 Ballingdon?

The planning approval rate near Ballingdon is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ballingdon?

The most common type of planning application near Ballingdon is listed building consent applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ballingdon?

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Ballingdon, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballingdon, Suffolk.

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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: £349,460 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 007F

Crime Statistics

99 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 39
shoplifting: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 13
anti-social-behaviour: 10
public-order: 8
drugs: 5
robbery: 3
other-theft: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

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

10 planning applications found near Ballingdon.

- Emily Cottage 58 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Conifer (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 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
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- The Old Dairy 73 Ballingdon Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DA
Householder Application - Retrospective application for the partial retention of an existing cartlodge and reconstruction of roof to reflect scale of previous approval : DC/18/03992.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
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- 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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 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: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 36 Cross Street Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2DL
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/03209 - Condition 1 (Cycle Storage) and Condition 2 (Bins)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Ballingdon in Suffolk

Property prices in Ballingdon show an average sale price of £349,460, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Ballingdon area recorded 99 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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.

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Planning Activity in Ballingdon

In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Ballingdon. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ballingdon.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ballingdon were listed building and heritage (12), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (10). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.

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