Sproughton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sproughton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sproughton are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sproughton
Sproughton is a village located in Suffolk, England, just west of Ipswich, within the Babergh administrative district. The community features essential amenities such as a church, primary school, pub, and community shop, alongside various local groups. It falls under the Belstead Brook electoral division of Suffolk County Council, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 1,476 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sproughton.
- 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 Sproughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
167 planning applications found near Sproughton.
- - Outside Of The Coach House Monks Gate Sproughton IP8 3BS
Development by a Statutory undertaker - Erection of 1 No. 10m light wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 18 Church Crescent Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BJ
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey extension, change of roof to the existing side and front extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land West Of High Street Sproughton Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/23/04762 - 6 (External Lighting) and 9 (Biodiversity Enhancment Measures)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Sproughton Lodge 60 High Street Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3AL
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT16/A1 - Reduce crown volume of 1 No. Horse Chestnut (T1) and 1 No. Beech (T2) by up to 30% or previous pruning points if applicable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Myrtle Cottage 29 High Street Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3AF
Householder Application - Erection of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 3 Oak Grove Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EW
Application for works to a tree subject to Tree Preservation Order BT55 - Crown reduce 1No. Walnut tree by up to 2m and lift crown up to 3m from ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-12
View full details - - 7 Oak Grove Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EW
Application for works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order BT55 G2 - Reduce 4/5 lower branches by up to 40% of 1No Oak Tree, removing 2 lower misshapen branches and reduce 2/3 upper branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - 11 High Street Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3AF
Householder Application - Erection of side porch extension following demolition of side extension (retention of)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-19
View full details - - 2 Gipping Way Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BE
Notification for prior approval for a proposed larger home extension - Construction of pitched roof rear extension (following demolition of conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - 1 - 4 Church Close Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BD
Full Planning Application - Conversion and extension of 1-4 Church Close from four dwellings to two dwellings, involving the demolition of curtilage outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - 1 - 4 Church Close Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BD
Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion and extension of 1-4 Church Close from four dwellings to two dwellings, involving the demolition of curtilage outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-23
View full details - - Land West Of High Street Sproughton Suffolk
Planning Application: Change of use of Agricultural Grade 3 land to Sui Generis secure dog exercising area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-11
View full details - - Sproughton Playing Field Pavilion Church Lane Sproughton Ipswich IP8 3BH
Full Planning Application - Erection of first floor extension and internal alterations to existing pavilion to provide formal changing facilities, WCs and bar area (following demolition of existing sh
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - 1-4 Church Close Sproughton Ipswich IP8 3BD
Application for Listed Building Consent - Conversion and extension of 1-4 Church Close from 4no. dwellings to 2no. dwellings, part demolition of curtilage outbuildings and conversion of curtilage outb
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - 1-4 Church Close Sproughton Ipswich IP8 3BD
Full Planning Application - Conversion and extension of 1-4 Church Close from 4no. dwellings to 2no. dwellings, part demolition of curtilage outbuildings; conversion of curtilage outbuilding into 1no.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - 1 Broomfield Common Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3BG
Householder Application - To apply cladding on exterior walls of extension, where the existing house has a brick and render finish, and install a log burner with external twin wall flue system in exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-09-26
View full details - - Garden Cottage High Street Sproughton Suffolk IP8 3AP
Householder Application - Construction of new driveway with dropped kerb to create access from The High Street (B1113)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-07
View full details - - 23 Church Crescent Sproughton Suffolk IP8 3BJ
Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - Sproughton Lodge 60 High Street Sproughton Suffolk IP8 3AL
Application for works to trees subject to Tree Preservation Order BT16/A1: Reduce 1no Horse Chestnut by 20% back to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-12-13
View full details - - Garden Cottage High Street Sproughton Suffolk IP8 3AP
Householder Application - Erection of one and a half storey extension, glazed link extension, front porch, and installation of Juliet balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-03
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A brief summary of Sproughton in Suffolk
Sproughton is a village located in Suffolk, England, just west of Ipswich, within the Babergh administrative district. The community features essential amenities such as a church, primary school, pub, and community shop, alongside various local groups. It falls under the Belstead Brook electoral division of Suffolk County Council, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,476 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sproughton a particularly low-crime area.
Sproughton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chantry Park. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sproughton includes 2 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, Sproughton 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 Sproughton
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Sproughton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sproughton.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sproughton were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (4), amendments (3).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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