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23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Bramford · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Planning in Bramford

Approved
74%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Bramford

Postcode districts

IP8 134 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About Bramford

Bramford is a village located in the Mid Suffolk district of England, just three miles west of Ipswich, forming part of the Ipswich Built-up area. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as "Brunfort," the village features the River Gipping, a navigable waterway that thrived in the 19th century, alongside a remaining lock. Bramford is home to two churches situated along the B1067 road and has a historical railway station that was part of the Eastern Union Railway before its closure in 1955, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and infrastructure development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,648 (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 Bramford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bramford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bramford 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 Bramford, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bramford. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bramford?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Bramford. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bramford?
The average planning decision time near Bramford is 45 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 Bramford?
The planning approval rate near Bramford is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bramford?
The most common type of planning application near Bramford is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bramford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bramford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.