Somersham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Somersham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Somersham
Somersham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, roughly 5 miles northwest of Ipswich. With a population of 710 as of 2005, this charming community may present various planning opportunities and developments relevant to prospective researchers and applicants.
Population: 703 (2021)
District: Mid Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Somersham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Somersham.
- 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 Somersham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Somersham.
- - 14 Springfield Road Somersham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4PQ
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/24/02542 - Adding a timber firring strip to the existing rafters to slightly increase the height (circa: 70mm) to the top 2000mm section of exis
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Watering Farm Main Road Nettlestead Suffolk
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/20/04004 - Alter the wording of conditions 3 and 12 so that the submission of the details requested is required prior to commencement of Phase 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Somersham in Suffolk
Somersham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of eastern England, roughly 5 miles northwest of Ipswich. With a population of 710 as of 2005, this charming community may present various planning opportunities and developments relevant to prospective researchers and applicants. The settlement has a population of approximately 703 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Somersham 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 Somersham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Somersham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somersham 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 Somersham
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Somersham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 8 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Somersham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 8 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Somersham were amendments (2).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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