Horham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Horham
Horham is a village situated in Suffolk, East Anglia, approximately equidistant from Norwich and Ipswich, as well as between Eye and Stradbroke along the B1117 road. This central location makes it a notable area for planning applications, with access to key transport routes and nearby amenities.
Population: 291 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horham.
- 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 Horham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Horham.
- - Hill Cottage Cattery Worlingworth Road Horham Eye Suffolk IP21 5EF
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/04807 - 6 (Refuse and Recycling Storage), 10 (Wildlife Sensitive Design Scheme), 11 (Bat Mitigation Licence) and 12 (Construction Environmental Management
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Horham Dairy And Care Farm Stradbroke Road Horham Suffolk IP21 5DZ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/21/06403 - Condition 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy), Condition 11 (Access Treatment) and Condition 12 (Infrastructure)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Horham in Suffolk
Horham is a village situated in Suffolk, East Anglia, approximately equidistant from Norwich and Ipswich, as well as between Eye and Stradbroke along the B1117 road. This central location makes it a notable area for planning applications, with access to key transport routes and nearby amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 291 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Horham show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 Horham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Horham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Horham 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 Horham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Horham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 323 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Horham.
With an average of 323 days, decisions near Horham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 11-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Horham were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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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