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Planning in Brantham

Approved
94%
44 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Brantham

Postcode districts

CO11 263 applications in the last 12 monthsCO7 530 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 Brantham

Brantham is a civil parish and village situated in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located near the River Stour and the Essex border, it lies approximately 2 miles north of Manningtree and 9 miles southwest of Ipswich. This proximity to key towns makes Brantham an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,609 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brantham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brantham has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brantham 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 Brantham, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Brantham. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (13), amendments (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brantham?
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Brantham. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brantham?
The average planning decision time near Brantham is 58 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 Brantham?
The planning approval rate near Brantham is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brantham?
The most common type of planning application near Brantham is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brantham?
You can search and track planning applications near Brantham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.