How long do planning decisions take near Baylham?

The average planning decision time near Baylham is 43 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 Baylham?

The planning approval rate near Baylham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Baylham?

The most common type of planning application near Baylham is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Baylham?

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Baylham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Baylham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Baylham

Baylham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of England, covering an area of 1,349 acres. Situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Ipswich and 6 miles southeast of Stowmarket, it offers a serene rural setting for potential development and planning applications.

Population: 299 (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: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: East Suffolk 021B

Crime Statistics

7 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 3
violent-crime: 3
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Baylham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Baylham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Baylham in Suffolk

Property prices in Baylham show an average sale price of £354,766, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 7 crimes reported in the Baylham area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Baylham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Blakenham Pit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Baylham

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Baylham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Baylham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Baylham were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

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