Parham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Parham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Parham
Parham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately seven miles north of Woodbridge. With a population that decreased from 300 in 2005 to 263 by the 2011 census, the community comprises 129 males and 134 females, making it a small but vibrant area for potential planning applications.
Population: 302 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Parham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Parham.
- 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 Parham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Parham.
- - The Old Vicarage The Street Parham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9AA
Discharge of Condition No. 8 of DC/25/3989/FUL - Single-storey side and rear extensions, conversion of outbuilding to provide annexe accommodation and construction of swimming pool - Ecological Enhanc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - St Marys Church The Street Parham Suffolk IP13 9PW
Alterations and addition / repairs to nave and chancel roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Parham in Suffolk
Parham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately seven miles north of Woodbridge. With a population that decreased from 300 in 2005 to 263 by the 2011 census, the community comprises 129 males and 134 females, making it a small but vibrant area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 302 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Parham show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Parham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Parham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Parham 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 Parham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Parham. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 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 Parham.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Parham were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.