Wickham Market, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wickham Market, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Wickham Market are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wickham Market
Wickham Market is a large village and electoral ward located in the picturesque River Deben valley in Suffolk, England. Nestled within the Suffolk Coastal heritage area, it offers a blend of local charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,232 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003E
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wickham Market.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wickham Market.
- 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 Wickham Market based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Wickham Market.
- - Land Between High Street And Chapel Lane Pettistree Suffolk
Discharge of Condition No. 6 of DC/20/3264/FUL - (A phased development comprising Hybrid Planning Application: (i) Full Planning Application - Residential development of 129 dwellings (including affor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The George Community Pub 95 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RA
Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/25/3029/FUL - Conservation of the existing boundary wall between the rear of the pub and the adjacent dwelling, construction of a small storage building to serve the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land Between High Street And Chapel Lane Pettistree Suffolk
Non Material Amendment of DC/20/3264/FUL - A phased development comprising Hybrid Planning Application: (i) Full Planning Application - Residential development of 129 dwellings (including affordable h
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 12 Lime Close Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RS
Proposed rear extension and conversion of part of existing garage into habitable accommodation together with the erection of a detached annex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Conway Chapel Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SD
Rear extension to detached bungalow and minor internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land Between High Street And Chapel Lane Wickham Market Suffolk
Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Outline planning application for the phased development of 7 serviced building plots for self-build and custom housebuilding with all matters reserved exc
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Old House 91 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RA
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of existing timber/glass conservatory with a brick course footing to rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Land Between High Street And Chapel Lane Pettistree Suffolk
Non Material Amendment of DC/20/3264/FUL- A phased development comprising Hybrid Planning Application: (i) Full Planning Application - Residential development of 129 dwellings (including affordable ho
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - The George Community Inn High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SD
Discharge of Condition No.s 7, 11, 12, 13 of DC/21/1942/FUL - Removal of Modern Extensions to Rear. Conservation and repairs to Historic Timber Framed Range to Front. New Two & One Story Extensions to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 10 Morris Road Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0TF
First floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 70 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QU
Listed Building Consent - Replace door which opens onto the street.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 70 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QU
Replace door which opens onto the street
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Wickham Market in Suffolk
Wickham Market is a large village and electoral ward located in the picturesque River Deben valley in Suffolk, England. Nestled within the Suffolk Coastal heritage area, it offers a blend of local charm and historical significance, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 2,232 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Wickham Market area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized Towns.
Wickham Market has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pettistree, Wickham Market. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wickham Market includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Wickham Market 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 Wickham Market
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Wickham Market. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wickham Market may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Wickham Market slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wickham Market were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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