Great Blakenham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Blakenham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Blakenham are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Blakenham
Great Blakenham is a village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, close to Ipswich. With its unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, the area offers various planning opportunities for development and community projects.
Population: 2,485 (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 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Blakenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Blakenham.
- 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 Great Blakenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Great Blakenham.
- - 11 Kiln Close Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0GS
Householder Application - Conversion of part garage to home office for use as a salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Part Land Adjacent To Units 36 & 37 Claydon Business Park Gipping Road Great Blakenham Ipswch IP6 0NL
Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/24/02130 dated 25/07/2024 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of B2 unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 36 Chapel Lane Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0JR
Householder Application - Installation of 90mm external wall insulation and re-render
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Units 5 To 6 29 Gipping Road Great Blakenham Suffolk
Full Planning Application - Retrospective planning application for the stationing of a Portakabin and use as an office (Use Class E(g)(i)) in conjunction with the existing uses on the site and the cre
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 1 Aspen Close Great Blakenham Suffolk IP6 0HQ
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension following removal of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Units 5 And 6 Plummers Dell Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0JG
Planning application - Retention of change of use of land from B2 to B1 office use and re-positioning of Porta cabin. Re-positioning of porta cabin approved under application 1308/17.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 86 Plummers Dell Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0HW
Householder Planning Application - Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of conservatory), first floor extension and front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Low House Norwich Road Barham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0NU
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 5No front windows and front door including replacement rainwater goods, fascias & re-pointing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-24
View full details - - 1 Lower Farm Cottages Norwich Road Barham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0NU
Householder Application - Erection of two storey side and rear extension (following removal of side porch extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Great Blakenham in Suffolk
Great Blakenham is a village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, close to Ipswich. With its unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, the area offers various planning opportunities for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,485 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Great Blakenham 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 Great Blakenham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Blakenham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandy Lane Pit, Barham SSSI, Great Blakenham Pit SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Blakenham 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 Great Blakenham
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Great Blakenham. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Blakenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Blakenham were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.