Blackthorpe, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackthorpe, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Blackthorpe are administered by West Suffolk Council. View the full West Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- LSOA: West Suffolk 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackthorpe.
- 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 Blackthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Blackthorpe.
- - Ravenwood Hall Hotel Ipswich Road Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JA
Application for listed building consent - a. demolition of rear store area and chimney and external walls b. demolition of three outbuildings c.reduction of marquee d. internal alterations to replace
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Ravenwood Hall Hotel Ipswich Road Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JA
Planning application - a. new internal access roads b. two storey accommodation block (following demolition of existing outbuildings) c. two storey side and rear extension (following partial demolitio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Ravenwood Hall Hotel Ipswich Road Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JA
Application do discharge conditions 3 (external finishes of cabins), 4 (archaeology), 6 (cycle provision), 7 (EV charging provision), 10 (soft landscaping) of application DC/23/1975/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Newlynn The Downs Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JQ
Householder planning application - two storey side extension (following demolition of existing single storey extension and garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Layers Farmhouse Blackthorpe Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JG
Householder planning application - 20 solar panels on outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-13
View full details - - Layers Farmhouse Blackthorpe Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JG
Listed building application - 20 solar panels on stable outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-13
View full details - - Newlynn The Downs Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JQ
Householder planning application - two storey side extension (following demolition of existing extension and garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-10
View full details - - Ravenwood Hall Hotel Ipswich Road Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JA
Planning application - change of use of land for siting of 11 holiday lodges with associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Ravenwood Hall Hotel Ipswich Road Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JA
TPO 143 (1990) tree preservation order - a. one Walnut (within G1 on order (clear fallen tree) b. one Walnut (within G1 on order) overall crown reduction by three metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-22
View full details - - Blackthorpe Barn Blackthorpe Rougham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9JG
Application to discharge conditions 7 and 8 (window and door details) of DC/21/1796/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - 7 Wheelwright Close Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JD
Householder planning application - ramped access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-13
View full details - - West Suffolk Service Station The Battlies Rougham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9ZD
Application to discharge condition 17 (fencing) of DC/21/0303/VAR
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-29
View full details - - West Suffolk Service Station The Battlies Rougham Suffolk IP30 9ZD
Application for advertisement consent - a. six internally illuminated fascia signs b. four internally illuminated hanging signs c. one internally illuminated totem sign c. one internally illuminated t
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - West Suffolk Service Station The Battlies Rougham Suffolk IP30 9ZD
Planning application - Installation of electric vehicle charging bays and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - Site At Suffolk Business Park A14 East Bound Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Non material amendment to DC/21/0303/VAR - Substitution of approved drawing WPS-MFG-422-P-04-G (Proposed Site Layout) with drawing WPS-MFG-422-P-04-H to include solar panels on the canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-05-26
View full details - - Blackthorpe Barn Blackthorpe Rougham Suffolk IP30 9JG
Application to discharge condition 3 (hidden historic features) of DC/21/1796/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-29
View full details - DCON(A)/21/0303 - Site At Suffolk Business Park A14 EAST BOUND Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 3 (construction surface water management plan) 5 (fire hydrants) 6 (mediation strategy) 8 (surface water disposal) 9 (underground tanks) 12 (surface water discharge
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-24
View full details - - Site At Suffolk Business Park A14 EAST BOUND Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 3 (construction surface water management plan) 5 (fire hydrants) 6 (mediation strategy) 8 (surface water disposal) 9 (underground tanks) 12 (surface water discharge
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-24
View full details - - Blackthorpe Barn Blackthorpe Rougham IP30 9JG
Application for listed building consent - a. extension to existing cafe including entrance lobby following demolition of existing canopy b. installation of windows and weather boarded stud work above
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-03
View full details - - Blackthorpe Barn Blackthorpe Rougham IP30 9JG
Planning application - extension to existing cafe including entrance lobby following demolition of existing canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-02
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A brief summary of Blackthorpe in Suffolk
Blackthorpe is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blackthorpe includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Blackthorpe
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Blackthorpe. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Blackthorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Blackthorpe were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.