How long do planning decisions take near Chattisham?

The average planning decision time near Chattisham is 77 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 Chattisham?

The planning approval rate near Chattisham is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chattisham?

The most common type of planning application near Chattisham is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chattisham?

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Chattisham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chattisham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Chattisham

Chattisham is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, approximately two miles west of Ipswich and half a mile south of the A1071. As part of the Babergh district, it had a population of 167 at the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight growth since 2006. The area encompasses 713 acres and features notable historical elements, including a church with a brass from 1592 and a Wesleyan chapel, making it a unique spot for potential planning applications.

Population: 171 (2021)

District: Babergh

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chattisham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chattisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Chattisham in Suffolk

Property prices in Chattisham show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chattisham a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Chattisham

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Chattisham. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chattisham.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Chattisham were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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