New Place House 10 Birkfield Drive Ipswich Suffolk

Pending Decision 26/00271/TALF
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP2 9LJ

Description

Works to trees protected by TPO 13 of 1997: Prune small lower ends of Birch 1m clear of the shed roof of No.2 Talmash Gardens; Prune in selected mid and lower crown extended side branches of Maple by up to 3-4m and shape.

Ipswich
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#45 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ipswich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ipswich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #15 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #89 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #131 of 292
76%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
61 decided
442
Total decisions
34 refused in 2025