Higham (CO7), Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higham (CO7), Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Higham (CO7) 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: £317,574 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higham (CO7).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higham (CO7).
- 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 (CO7) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
124 planning applications found near Higham (CO7).
- - Higham Vineyard Hadleigh Road Higham Suffolk
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Erection, Extension or Alteration of a Building for Agricultural or Forestry use The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Crofters Upper Street Higham Suffolk CO7 6ND
Application under S73 for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/24/02955 dated 23/01/2024 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended) - Erection of first floor to property (
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Bridge House Lower Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area -Yew Tree, Reduce side of tree to a level of lower side, Trim and tidy sides Bay Tree, Reduce height by 1.8 ? 2.10 meters, Trim sides maintaining
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Kingfisher Cottage Lower Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1No Cherry tree by up to 1m to maintain natural shape. Reduce conifer hedge (customer side) back to boundary and trim back and tidy both
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Higham Lodge Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Notification of works subject to Tree Preservation order ES45/G1 - Fell 1No. Oak Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-03
View full details - - Crofters Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Application under S73 for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/23/05264 dated 23/01/2024 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended) - Erection of first floor to property (
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Vineyard Front East Side Of Hadleigh Road Hadleigh Road Higham Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01085 - Condition 3: (Landscaping Details), Condition 4: (Landscape Management Plan), Condition 6: (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and Condition 8: (C
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Ye Olde Kings Head Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LB
Application for works to a tree in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1No Yew tree at rear of property by up to 2-3m all round.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-20
View full details - - Vineyard Front East Side Of Hadleigh Road Hadleigh Road Higham Suffolk
Application under S73 for the Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of DC/23/02149 dated 02/08/2023 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of a barn to store agricult
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - Meadow View Cottage Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/01534 - Condition 3 (Colour Finish)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Crofters Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/05264 - Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - Higham Park Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/18/02449 - Condition 5 (Railing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Crofters Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Householder Application - Erection of first floor to property (following removal of existing); Erection of single-storey and two storey rear extensions and eastern side extension including alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Vineyard Front East Side Of Hadleigh Road Higham Colchester CO7 6LD
Full Planning Application - Erection of a barn to store agricultural machinery, equipment and produce including landscaping enhancements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-05
View full details - - Prospect House Lower Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Householder Application - Erection of extension to garage to form ancillary accommodation and gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-14
View full details - - The Bauble Lower Street Stoke By Nayland Colchester Suffolk CO7 6LA
Application under S73a for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/21/05496 dated 23/11/2021 -Erection of a two storey side extension, first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - Yew Tree House Lower Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Householder application - Construction of 2no. dormer windows, changes to fenestration and internal layout to annex and external refurbishment to annex and outbuildings and replacement of gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-20
View full details - - Crofters Upper Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6ND
Householder Application - Erection of first floor extension to property; Erection of single storey side /rear extension and side canopied porch with balcony, outbuilding and car parking, boundary wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-07
View full details - - The Forge Lower Street Higham Colchester Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/03736- Condition 3 (External Lighting)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-05-26
View full details - - Yew Tree House Lower Street Higham Suffolk CO7 6JZ
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area: reduce roadside branches of 2no Lime (T1 and T2) by 2-3m to previous cutting points, and remove deadwood and damaged branches, remove deadwood an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-02-25
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A brief summary of Higham (CO7) in Suffolk
Higham (CO7) 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 (CO7) show an average sale price of £317,574, 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 (CO7) a particularly low-crime area.
Higham (CO7) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stratford St Mary, Higham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 (CO7) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Higham (CO7)
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Higham (CO7). 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 Higham (CO7) 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 Higham (CO7) were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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