How long do planning decisions take near The Common?

The average planning decision time near The Common is 40 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 approximately 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?

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The Common, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Common, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Common are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Common.

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 The Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near The Common.

- Knotty Ash The Common Little Blakenham Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4JX
Application for Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/23/05491 - Amendment to the cladding material and fenestration positions following revisions to the internal layout, with sustainability measures
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
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A brief summary of The Common in Suffolk

The Common is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Common a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Blakenham Pit SSSI. 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, 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.

Planning Activity in The Common

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near The Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Common were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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