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10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of The Common · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in The Common

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Common in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

Decided by Babergh District CouncilCouncil page

Around The Common

Postcode districts

IP6 238 applications in the last 12 monthsIP8 134 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About The Common

The Common is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes The Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Common has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Common 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near The Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near The Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Common?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near The Common. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Common?
The average planning decision time near The Common is 52 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 The Common?
The planning approval rate near The Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Common?
The most common type of planning application near The Common is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Common?
You can search and track planning applications near The Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.