How long do planning decisions take near Willisham?

The average planning decision time near Willisham is 21 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 Willisham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Willisham?

The most common type of planning application near Willisham is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Willisham?

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Willisham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willisham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Willisham are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Willisham

Willisham is a quaint village located on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk, with a history dating back to the 11th century, when it was noted in the Domesday Book. The village, which had a strong agricultural base in the 18th century, has seen significant residential development in recent decades, including the construction of new homes at Fiske Pightle and North Acres in the 1960s, as well as additional houses on Tye Lane in 2000. As of the 2011 census, Willisham had a population of 362 residents, making it a small but growing community.

Population: 259 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willisham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Willisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Willisham in Suffolk

Neighbourhood safety in Willisham is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Willisham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barking Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Willisham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Willisham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.

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

The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Willisham were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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