How long do planning decisions take near Washbrook Street?

The average planning decision time near Washbrook Street is 47 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 Washbrook Street?

The planning approval rate near Washbrook Street is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Washbrook Street?

The most common type of planning application near Washbrook Street is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Washbrook Street?

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Washbrook Street, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Washbrook Street, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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

About Washbrook Street

Copdock and Washbrook is a civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. This area encompasses the villages of Copdock and Washbrook, along with the hamlets of Coles Green, Mace Green, and Washbrook Street, making it a diverse locale for potential planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Washbrook Street.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Washbrook Street.

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 Washbrook Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Washbrook Street.

- Washbrook Barn The Street Copdock And Washbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HX
Householder Application - Erection of a new pergola to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Washbrook Street in Suffolk

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

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Planning Activity in Washbrook Street

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Washbrook Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

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

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Washbrook Street were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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