How long do planning decisions take near Lower Street (IP9)?

The average planning decision time near Lower Street (IP9) is 37 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Lower Street (IP9)?

The planning approval rate near Lower Street (IP9) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Street (IP9)?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Street (IP9) is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Street (IP9)?

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Lower Street (IP9), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Street (IP9), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Street (IP9) are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,161 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Street (IP9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Street (IP9).

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 Lower Street (IP9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Lower Street (IP9).

- Beech Croft Hyams Lane Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SJ
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00486 - 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) Condition 3 - Biodiversity measures now shown on drawing 2500-01-P04-Plans and E
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Beech Croft Hyams Lane Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SJ
Householder Application - Erection of rear and side extension, including erection of detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Stutton Close Stutton Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of 2 No. 9m Poles.
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Crowe Hall Farm Crowe Hall Lane Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SH
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: 2025-12-17
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- Oakheart Holbrook Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RY
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey front extension with dual pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-17
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- School Barn Holbrook Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RY
Application for works to a tree subject to Tree Preservation Order (BT87/T2) - Minor reduction and crown raise of 1 No. Oak (T1) to provide a maximum clearance over the footpath of 2.4m and a reductio
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-25
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- Stutton Primary School Holbrook Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RY
Full Planning Application - The construction and extension of classrooms to include new cloaks and toilets with the provision of a new disabled bathroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Lower Street (IP9) in Suffolk

Lower Street (IP9) is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Lower Street (IP9) show an average sale price of £283,161, 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 Lower Street (IP9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lower Street (IP9) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour Estuary SSSI; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Lower Street (IP9)

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lower Street (IP9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Street (IP9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lower Street (IP9) were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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