Little Blakenham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Blakenham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Blakenham
Little Blakenham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately two miles north-west of Ipswich. As of 2005, it had a population of 310 and encompasses the hamlets of Inghams and The Common. Its proximity to Ipswich and the larger village of Great Blakenham makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in residential development and community projects.
Population: 277 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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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: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Blakenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Blakenham.
- 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 Little Blakenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Little Blakenham.
- - Little Blakenham Village Hall Valley Road Little Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4LT
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/05422 - Condition 5 (Roof Cladding), 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout Plan), 11 (Roof PV Installation) and 13 (External lighting)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Lower Cottage Leather Bottle Hill Little Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4NG
Householder Application - Erection of two storey side and rear extension to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Elm Farm Somersham Road Little Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4NF
Application under S73a for the Removal or variation of a Condition following grant of DC/23/00639 dated 28/07/2024 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of 3No dwellings and new v
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-24
View full details - - Bankside Leather Bottle Hill Little Blakenham IP8 4NG
Planning Application. Erection of stables and construction of menage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Little Blakenham in Suffolk
Little Blakenham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, approximately two miles north-west of Ipswich. As of 2005, it had a population of 310 and encompasses the hamlets of Inghams and The Common. Its proximity to Ipswich and the larger village of Great Blakenham makes it an area of interest for planning applications, particularly in residential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 277 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Little Blakenham 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 Little Blakenham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Blakenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Blakenham Pit SSSI; 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, Little 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.
Planning Activity in Little Blakenham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Blakenham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Little Blakenham.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Little Blakenham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Blakenham were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Baylham planning applications
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- Flowton planning applications
- Great Blakenham planning applications
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.