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Planning in Rougham

Only 9 decisions near Rougham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Rougham in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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About Rougham

Rougham, a village located 19 miles northwest of Ipswich in West Suffolk, is now part of the parish of Rushbrooke with Rougham. Previously a civil parish until April 2019, it had a population of 777 in 1961 and 2,341 within its ward as of 2011. The village features several settlements, including Mouse Lane estate, Rougham Green, Kingshall Street, and Chapmans Close, and is surrounded by neighbouring areas such as Chadacre, Thurston, and Great Barton, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Rushbrooke with Rougham district.

Property prices in Rougham show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rougham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rougham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rougham has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rougham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rougham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Rougham.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rougham?
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Rougham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rougham?
The most common type of planning application near Rougham is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rougham?
You can search and track planning applications near Rougham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.