Debenham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Debenham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Debenham are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Debenham
Debenham is a picturesque village and civil parish situated 11 miles north of Ipswich in Suffolk's Mid Suffolk district. The River Deben originates within the parish, meandering through the village and creating a unique ford, which may influence local planning and development considerations.
Population: 2,233 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
Website: http://www.debenhamsuffolk.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,145 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Debenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Debenham.
- 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 Debenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Debenham.
- - Land Between The Butts And Little London Hill Debenham Suffolk
Planning Application. Erection of 4no self build dwellings and associated works (alternative scheme to that approved under DC/26/01195)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 39 Chancery Lane Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6PH
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/05590 - Conditions 3 (Repairs to Underlying Fabric) and 4 (Insulation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Dairy Cottage 50 Aspall Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QA
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce Walnut tree by half, Ash reduce back to previous cut points, and reduce Pear tree dying top
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 11 Moores Close Debenham IP14 6RU
Householder Application. Erection of first floor extension. Addition of new bathroom to upper level
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 6 Chancery Lane Debenham IP14 6RN
Application for Listed Building Consent. Re-building of open lean-to into an enclosed lean-to to form draft lobby and boiler room. Retention of reinforcing works to existing river bank and erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Chancery Lane Debenham IP14 6RN
Householder Application. Re-building of open lean-to into an enclosed lean-to to form draft lobby and boiler room. Retention of reinforcing works to existing river bank and erection of access deck.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 19 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QL
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Cherry in rear garden, Crown reduction reducing the height and spread of the tree by 1.5 - 2 metres and balance to reduce risk of limb failur
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 12 - 14 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QJ
Planning Application - Installation of up and over garage door to rear brick shed and removal of existing windows. Replacement of existing gate, construction of brick arch and installation of wooden a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 12 - 14 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QJ
Application for Listed Building Consent -Installation of up and over garage door to rear brick shed and removal of existing windows. Replacement of existing gate, construction of brick arch and instal
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 1 Water Lane Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QB
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replace concrete render with lime render to side and front elevations. Replace window on front elevation with new timber window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 39 Chancery Lane Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6PH
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Horse chestnut tree, to reduce just above previous pollard points, retaining as much shape as possible. Given it has been a long time since the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 16 Gracechurch Street Debenham IP14 6RE
Householder Application. Construction of a dropped kerb vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 8 Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6RA
Notification of works to trees within a conservation area -T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce height by 3m, radial reduction by 1m to shape T2 - Yew - smaller of two yew trees near house, reduction as per p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Kiln Cottage 8 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Refurbishment following flood, requirement to remove external rough cast rendering
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Kiln Cottage 8 Low Road Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of Flood Protection measures
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 18 Priory Lane Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QD
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1No Holly tree by up 50% and fell 2No dead Elm trees and 2No Yew trees and remove 1No Elm tree obstructing the ditch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 56 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01072 - Condition 10 (Rooflight)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 15 Moores Close Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6RU
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear garden room extension (retention of).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - 56 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01072 - Part-discharge of Condition 4 (External Timber Frame Repairs - South Gable)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-28
View full details - - 56 High Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6QW
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/22/01072 - Part-discharge of Condition 3 (Details of Render - South Gable) and Condition 6 (Details of Insulation - South Gable)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-28
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A brief summary of Debenham in Suffolk
Debenham is a picturesque village and civil parish situated 11 miles north of Ipswich in Suffolk's Mid Suffolk district. The River Deben originates within the parish, meandering through the village and creating a unique ford, which may influence local planning and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,233 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Debenham show an average sale price of £330,145, 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 Debenham a particularly low-crime area.
Debenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Debenham. 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, Debenham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.debenhamsuffolk.co.uk/. 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 Debenham
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Debenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Debenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Debenham were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (6), tree works (6). 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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