How long do planning decisions take near Upper Street (IP9)?

The average planning decision time near Upper Street (IP9) is 24 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 Upper Street (IP9)?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Street (IP9)?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Street (IP9) is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Street (IP9)?

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Upper Street (IP9), Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Street (IP9), Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Street (IP9) are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upper Street (IP9)

Upper Street is a key thoroughfare in the Islington district of inner north London, serving as part of the A1 road. It starts at the junction with Liverpool Road, extending from Islington High Street, and runs northward past notable landmarks such as the Angel Underground station, the Business Design Centre, and Islington Town Hall. The street culminates at Highbury & Islington tube station, where the A1 continues as Holloway Road, making it a vital route for both residents and potential developers in the area.

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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 Upper Street (IP9).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Street (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 Upper Street (IP9) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Upper Street (IP9) in Suffolk

Property prices in Upper Street (IP9) 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 Upper Street (IP9) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Street (IP9) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stour Estuary SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Upper Street (IP9)

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Upper Street (IP9). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

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

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Street (IP9) were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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