How long do planning decisions take near Rougham?

The average planning decision time near Rougham is 55 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 Rougham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rougham?

The most common type of planning application near Rougham is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rougham?

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Rougham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rougham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

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.

District: Rushbrooke with Rougham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
LSOA: West Suffolk 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rougham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rougham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Rougham.

DCON(G)/23/1777 - Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk IP30 9LG
Application to discharge condition 27 (Drainage report) of application DC/23/1777/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-09
- Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk IP30 9LG
Application to discharge condition 27 (Drainage report) of application DC/23/1777/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-09
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- Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk
Planning application - variation of condition 24 (bus stop provision) of DC/23/1777/FUL to amend the trigger for the implementation of the bus stop scheme for the construction of 13 dwellings with pub
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-06
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- Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 8 (limit water use) and 9 (site investigation) of application DC/23/1777/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 3 (construction management plan), 13 (hard landscaping), 14 (boundary treatment), 16 (GCN method statement), 28 (construction surface water management plan) of DC/2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-24
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- 3 Windsor Oaks Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk IP30 9LG
TPO 144 (1991) tree preservation order - one Silver Birch (T1 on plan, within group G2 on order) fell; three Thuja (T2, T3 and T4 on plan, within group G2 on order) crown lift to 3.5 metres above grou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 5 New Road Rougham Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9LJ
Householder planning application - detached car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-05
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- Land Opposite Kingshall Farmhouse Kingshall Street Rougham Suffolk
Planning application - 13 dwellings with public open space, parking and creation of access, landscaping and associated drainage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Rougham in Suffolk

Property prices in Rougham show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Rougham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rougham includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Rougham

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Rougham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rougham were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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