How long do planning decisions take near Washbrook?

The average planning decision time near Washbrook is 48 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?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Washbrook?

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

How can I track planning applications near Washbrook?

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Washbrook, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Washbrook, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Washbrook

Washbrook is a village located 3 miles southwest of Ipswich in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Now part of the parish of Copdock and Washbrook, it had a population of 517 as of the 2011 census. This quaint village offers potential insights for planning applications and development opportunities within its community context.

District: Copdock and Washbrook

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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 005C

Crime Statistics

17 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 5
violent-crime: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Washbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Washbrook.

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

Property prices in Washbrook show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 17 crimes reported in the Washbrook area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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Planning Activity in Washbrook

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Washbrook. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

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

The average decision time of 48 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 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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