Rushmere St Andrew, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rushmere St Andrew, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rushmere St Andrew are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rushmere St Andrew
Rushmere St Andrew is a civil parish and electoral ward located on the eastern edge of Ipswich in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. It encompasses most of Rushmere Heath and portions of the Broke Hall suburb, all centered around the village of Rushmere St Andrew, which lends its name to the parish. Established in 1894, the area combines a blend of residential and natural spaces, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 6,320 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Area Information
- Admin district: Ipswich
- Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich
- LSOA: Ipswich 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rushmere St Andrew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushmere St Andrew.
- 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 Rushmere St Andrew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Rushmere St Andrew.
- - 23 - 27 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5QN
Various advertisements including (mix of illuminated and non-illuminated): Canopy Signs; Corner Strips; Totem; Additional Signs; Car Wash Canopy - Long; Car Wash Canopy - Short; Car Wash Vinyl Panels;
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 17 Melbourne Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PP
Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00244/FUL (Erection of single-storey outbuilding for use as nail salon/tattoo studio in rear garden and partial change of use of site to Class E (Comme
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 223 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LN
Works to trees protected by TPO14 of 2004: Reduce 2x Acer Pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) and 1x Quercus Ilex (Holm Oak) by up to 50% in height and reduce over-extended branches on remaining canopy back to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Works to tree protected by TPO 13 of 1992: T1 (Oak) - reduce crown all around by up to 2-2.4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 44 Melbourne Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PP
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00671/FUL (Erection of single-storey outbuilding for use as hairdressing salon in rear garden and partial change of use of site to Class E (Commercial,
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 23 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Works to trees protected by TPO 6 of 2016: pollard stem of Holm Oak (T1) closest to footpath back to at least 4m from main fork and reduce height by up to 4m; reduce height of Holm Oak (T2) and side l
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 183 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LD
Works to tree protected by TPO 3 of 1975: (T1) Copper Beech - fell.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 170A Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Works to tree protected by TPO 12 of 2002: 2m crown reduction all round of Beech (T1).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 5 The Lawns Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LG
Erection of freestanding car port to cover the existing driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 179 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LD
Works to tree protected by TPO 15 of 2003: (T1) Robinia (fell).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 5 The Lawns Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LG
Certificate of Lawful Development for erection of a proposed carport to cover the existing car parking area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Rushmere St Andrew in Suffolk
Rushmere St Andrew is a civil parish and electoral ward located on the eastern edge of Ipswich in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. It encompasses most of Rushmere Heath and portions of the Broke Hall suburb, all centered around the village of Rushmere St Andrew, which lends its name to the parish. Established in 1894, the area combines a blend of residential and natural spaces, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,320 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rushmere St Andrew a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rushmere St Andrew 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 Rushmere St Andrew
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Rushmere St Andrew. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Rushmere St Andrew.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rushmere St Andrew were tree works (16), amendments (8), full planning applications (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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