Search Great Blakenham planning applications

21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Blakenham · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 21 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land Adjacent 36 - 37 Claydon Business Park Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0NLAwaiting decisionApplication for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/26/01043 - For the addition of solar panels to roofReceived 6 Nov 2026DC/26/04795
The Vehicle Park Pesthouse Lane Barham IP6 0PFAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Erection of 1no. commercial unit ancillary to existing vehicle parkReceived 30 Oct 2026DC/26/04681
Garden House Mill Lane Great Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0NJAwaiting decisionApplication for works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS155/G1 - Fell 1 No. Beech (T1)Received 22 Oct 2026DC/26/04577
8 Edinburgh Gardens Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0DSAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Remove the green tiles on the front elevation and replace with a neutral colour claddingReceived 21 Oct 2026DC/26/04300
47 Station Road Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0HSAwaiting decisionDevelopment by a Statutory Undertaker - Approximately 33 metre(s) of underground duct and cablesReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/04438

Planning in Great Blakenham

Approved: 96%; 25 of 26 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Blakenham in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Great Blakenham

Postcode districts

IP6 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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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. 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 £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Blakenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Great Blakenham has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Blakenham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Great Blakenham. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Blakenham?

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Great Blakenham. The approval rate is 96%.

How long do planning decisions take near Great Blakenham?

The average planning decision time near Great Blakenham is 47 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 Great Blakenham?

The planning approval rate near Great Blakenham is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Blakenham?

The most common type of planning application near Great Blakenham is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Blakenham?

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