Claydon, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Claydon, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Claydon
Claydon is a village located just north of Ipswich in Suffolk, England, known for its distinctive name meaning "clay-on-the-hill." This growing community offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,116 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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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: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Claydon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Claydon.
- 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 Claydon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Claydon.
- - The Rooks Old Paper Mill Lane Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0AL
Application for Listed Building Consent - Install secondary glazing behind existing windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Rooks Old Paper Mill Lane Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0AL
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement Doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Holden Timber Engineering Ltd Papermill Business Park Paper Mill Lane Claydon IP6 0BE
Planning Application. Provision of electric vehicle charging hub and associated infrastructure, welfare unit and all other associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 3 The Beeches Claydon IP6 0AB
Householder Application. Erection Of Single Storey Front Extension, Insertion Of Ground Floor Living Room Windows, Installation Of Wood Burner and Cladding Of Existing Elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Lime Kiln House 23 Old Ipswich Road Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0AD
Application for Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order - 1. Crown lift, removal of lower basal growth and removal of dead wood to large trees within MS134/A1 - including Beech and Lime. 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Fir Tree Lane Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0RB
Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions for 0572/01
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-04
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A brief summary of Claydon in Suffolk
Claydon is a village located just north of Ipswich in Suffolk, England, known for its distinctive name meaning "clay-on-the-hill." This growing community offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,116 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Claydon 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 Claydon a particularly low-crime area.
Claydon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whitton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Claydon 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.
Planning Activity in Claydon
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Claydon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Claydon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Claydon were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Akenham planning applications
- Great Blakenham planning applications
- The Common planning applications
- Whitton planning applications
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- Bramford planning applications
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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.