The Heath, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Heath, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Heath 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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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 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Heath.
- 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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near The Heath.
- - Mm02 Site 20856 Rookery Farm Ipswich Road Tattingstone Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Removal of existing 18 metre cypress tower, Installation of a 22.5 metre phase 6 monopole with a 4.9 headframe mounted with 3 no. antennas, 1 no 0.3 metre dish,
Status: Undecided | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Mm02 Site 20856 Rookery Farm Ipswich Road Tattingstone Suffolk
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - The removal of the existing 18 metre high cypress tree tower to be replaced with a 25 metre phase 6 monopole with a 4.9 headframe mounted with 3 no. antennas, 1
Status: Rejected | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Morant Stutton Lane Tattingstone Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2NZ
Full Planning Application - Erection of building for use as dog grooming service (following demolition of existing outbuildings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of The Heath in Suffolk
The Heath is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in The Heath 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 The Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around The Heath includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Heath 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 Heath
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near The Heath. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near The Heath.
The average decision time of 36 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 Heath were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.