How long do planning decisions take near Rushmere Street?

The average planning decision time near Rushmere Street is 59 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 Rushmere Street?

The planning approval rate near Rushmere Street is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rushmere Street?

The most common type of planning application near Rushmere Street is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rushmere Street?

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Rushmere Street, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rushmere Street, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 025D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rushmere Street.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Rushmere Street.

- 69 The Street Rushmere St Andrew Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1DE
Construction of a single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 10 The Limes Rushmere St Andrew Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1EA
A1 of TPO No. 29/1955 3no. Ash (Yellow circle on plan) - Reduce in height by 2.5-3 metres and in radial spread by 2 metres. 1no. Ash (Yellow circle on neighbouring land) - Reduce 2 x side branches by
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 21 Playford Lane Rushmere St Andrew Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1DW
Installation of a Daikin 468Kw heat pump at the front of the property to the side of the porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Rushmere Street in Suffolk

Rushmere Street is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Rushmere Street show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Rushmere Street a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rushmere Street 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 Street

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Rushmere Street. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rushmere Street maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Rushmere Street slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Rushmere Street were tree works (9), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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