How long do planning decisions take near Rendham?

The average planning decision time near Rendham is 61 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 Rendham?

The planning approval rate near Rendham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rendham?

The most common type of planning application near Rendham is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rendham?

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Rendham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rendham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rendham are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rendham

Rendham is a quaint village and civil parish located along the B1119 road in East Suffolk, near Saxmundham and Sweffling. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and proximity to nearby towns, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 229 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,867 (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 018E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rendham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rendham.

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 Rendham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Rendham.

- West Mead Bridge Street Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2AD
Non Material Amendment of DC/25/4304/FUL - Construction of single storey side extension - change this to a slate roof to match the current house, and have 2 roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-04
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- The Pines Bridge Street Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2AD
Single storey extension together with replacement flat roof over Living Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
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DC/23/3145/DRC - Mount Pleasant Barn Mount Pleasant Farm Lane Rendham Suffolk IP17 2AY
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/23/0556/FUL - Excavation of natural wildlife and swimming pond, redistribution of existing and new excavated spoil, associated soft landscaping, formation of earthwo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-09
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- Oaks Barn Sandy Lane Rendham Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2AY
Alterations and extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Rendham in Suffolk

Property prices in Rendham show an average sale price of £380,867, 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 Rendham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rendham 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.

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Planning Activity in Rendham

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Rendham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

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

At 61 days on average, decisions near Rendham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rendham were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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