Lime Kiln House 23 Old Ipswich Road Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 0AD

Granted DC/26/00009
Date received
5 Jan 2026
Date validated
5 Jan 2026
Postcode
IP6 0AD

Description

Application for Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order - 1. Crown lift, removal of lower basal growth and removal of dead wood to large trees within MS134/A1 - including Beech and Lime. 2. Pruning of large box hedge to take up to around 1/3 off the height within MS134/A1. 3. Crown lift, removal of lower basal growth and removal of dead/split branches to tree MS134/T5 - large Sycamore. 4. Crown lift and removal of two large limbs to tree MS134/T6 - large Mulberry to prevent further splitting (note one limb already removed following earlier split and to prevent further damage as per email dated 5/9/2024 to David Pizzey). 5. Within area MS134/W1 more generally we want to reduce the very high number of self seeded Sycamores and replace with/encourage other native species including Oak, Hawthorn, Crab Apple, Wild Cherry. Permission sought to remove up to 50% of Sycamores (on a gradual basis) of up to 1.5m girth at one metre height.

Babergh Mid Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#52 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Babergh Mid Suffolk is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

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Babergh Mid Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #146 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #95 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #64 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #95 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
169 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
33 decided
904
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025