Chelmondiston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelmondiston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Chelmondiston
Chelmondiston is a charming village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, positioned on the picturesque Shotley Peninsula, approximately five miles southeast of Ipswich. With around 500 homes and a population exceeding 1,000, it is one of the largest communities in the area, which also includes the hamlet of Pin Mill on the south bank of the River Orwell. This vibrant village is a key location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,026 (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 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chelmondiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelmondiston.
- 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 Chelmondiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Chelmondiston.
- - 5 Rectory Field Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HY
Householder Application - Extensions and alterations including a new first floor, external render / cladding, replacement windows and doors, internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 30 Collimer Close Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HX
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/25/03334 - Amendment to fenestration, alteration to rear gable, minor alterations to the external works including shed location, path design and indicati
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Wychwood Hill Farm Lane Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1JU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03308 - Conditions 2 (Landscaping), 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement), 6 (Landscape protection), 7 (EV and cycle parking) and 8 (Details of Illumination)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Riga Pin Mill Road Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1JH
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 2 No Silver Birch (T1 and T2) to previous height, Reduce 1 No. Spruce (T3) to previous height, Reduce 1 No. Beech (T4) to previous height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 31 Collimer Close Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Siting of caravan ancillary to host dwelling for use by family mem
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 81 Woodlands Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1DU
Householder Application - Change windows at front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Crantock Church Road Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1HS
Householder Applicaton - Erection of single storey side/rear extension, insertion of rear rooflights and solar panels (following demolition of existing rear extension and chimney) and erection of deta
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Dawn House Main Road Chelmondiston Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1EB
Householder Application - Erection of two storey rear extension (amended scheme to withdrawn application DC/23/05390) .
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-27
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A brief summary of Chelmondiston in Suffolk
Chelmondiston is a charming village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, positioned on the picturesque Shotley Peninsula, approximately five miles southeast of Ipswich. With around 500 homes and a population exceeding 1,000, it is one of the largest communities in the area, which also includes the hamlet of Pin Mill on the south bank of the River Orwell. This vibrant village is a key location for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,026 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Chelmondiston 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 Chelmondiston a particularly low-crime area.
Chelmondiston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woolverstone, Pin Mill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chelmondiston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orwell Estuary SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Chelmondiston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Chelmondiston. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Chelmondiston.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chelmondiston were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.