How long do planning decisions take near The Woodlands (IP9)?

The average planning decision time near The Woodlands (IP9) is 34 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 Woodlands (IP9)?

The planning approval rate near The Woodlands (IP9) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Woodlands (IP9)?

The most common type of planning application near The Woodlands (IP9) is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Woodlands (IP9)?

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The Woodlands (IP9), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Woodlands (IP9), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Woodlands (IP9) 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 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Woodlands (IP9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Woodlands (IP9).

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 Woodlands (IP9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near The Woodlands (IP9).

- Samford Close Holbrook IP9 2PR
Development by a Statutory Undertaker - Openreach on Behalf of British Telecom - Erection of 1 No. 12m Pole and 1 No. 11m Pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 14 Ipswich Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QY
Householder Application - Erection of single-storey front extension, to include: porch and storage area; and part conversion of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-08
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- St Marys Woodlands Road Holbrook IP9 2PS
Full Planning Application - Insertion of Replacement Windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-07
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- Woodlands Farm Woodlands Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PT
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of single storey extension including insertion of additional glazed panel to porch roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-07
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- Woodlands Farm Woodlands Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PT
Householder Application - Erection of single storey extension including insertion of additional glazed panel to porch roof.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-07
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- Woodlands Farm Woodlands Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PT
Listed Building Consent - Erection of conservatory (following removal of canopied porch).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Woodlands Farm Woodlands Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2PT
Householder Application - Erection of conservatory (following removal of canopied porch).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of The Woodlands (IP9) in Suffolk

The Woodlands (IP9) 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 Woodlands (IP9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Woodlands (IP9) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Freston and Cutler's Woods with Holbrook Park SSSI; 6 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.

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Planning Activity in The Woodlands (IP9)

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near The Woodlands (IP9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Woodlands (IP9) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 34 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 Woodlands (IP9) were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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