Holbrook, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holbrook, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Holbrook
Holbrook is a picturesque village in Suffolk, England, located on the northern shore of the River Stour estuary. Nestled within the Shotley Peninsula in the Babergh district, it lies approximately 5 miles south of Ipswich, making it a key area for planning applications related to both rural development and coastal management.
Population: 2,142 (2021)
District: Babergh
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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: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holbrook.
- 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 Holbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Holbrook.
- - 24 Five Acres Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QE
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/24/02495 - Relocation of first floor window to north elevation; Amendment to west elevation ground floor windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 24 Five Acres Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QE
Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/24/02495 - Addition of window at first floor level on north elevation; Reduction of window size on west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Orchard Cottage The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PX
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03383 - Condition 3 (Eaves, Verges and Abutments) and Condition 4 (External Facing and Roofing Materials)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - The Street Holbrook Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of a 10m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - East Of England Cooperative Society Ltd The Street Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PZ
Application for Advertisement Consent - Fascia sign to entrance porch gable elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 24 Five Acres Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QE
Householder Application - Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - Pettwood Ipswich Road Holbrook IP9 2QT
Householder Application. Erection of 35no ground based solar panels.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Pettwood Ipswich Road Holbrook IP9 2QT
Application for Listed Building Consent. Erection of 35no ground based solar panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Holbrook in Suffolk
Holbrook is a picturesque village in Suffolk, England, located on the northern shore of the River Stour estuary. Nestled within the Shotley Peninsula in the Babergh district, it lies approximately 5 miles south of Ipswich, making it a key area for planning applications related to both rural development and coastal management. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,142 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Holbrook 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 Holbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holbrook includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Freston and Cutler's Woods with Holbrook Park SSSI, Stour Estuary SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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, Holbrook 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 Holbrook
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Holbrook. 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 Holbrook 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 Holbrook were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.