Higham (IP28), Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham (IP28), Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Higham (IP28) are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 135 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £339,984 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham (IP28).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham (IP28).
- 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 Higham (IP28) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Higham (IP28).
- - 48 Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Sycamore tree (marked with circle on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Flint House Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - a. one cherry (marked front on plan) overall crown reduction by up to one metre b. one conifer (marked back on plan) fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - The Oaks Middle Green Higham Suffolk IP28 6NY
Trees in a conservation area notification - one Eucalyptus (T1 on plan) fell and one Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) crown lift to eight metres above ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-16
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A brief summary of Higham (IP28) in Suffolk
Higham (IP28) is a settlement located in Suffolk, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 135 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Higham (IP28) show an average sale price of £339,984, 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 Higham (IP28) a particularly low-crime area.
Higham (IP28) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Higham. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Higham (IP28) includes 2 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, Higham (IP28) 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 Higham (IP28)
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Higham (IP28). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 9 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Higham (IP28) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 9 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Higham (IP28) were amendments (1).
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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.