223 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LN
Pending
26/00420/TALF
Description
Works to trees protected by TPO14 of 2004: Reduce 2x Acer Pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) and 1x Quercus Ilex (Holm Oak) by up to 50% in height and reduce over-extended branches on remaining canopy back to previous pruning points.
Nearby new applications
10 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Works to tree protected by TPO 13 of 1992: T1 (Oak) - reduce crown all around by...
14 Glenhurst Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4RA
Works to trees protected by TPO 1 of 1980: Root pruning within the root protecti...
97 Woodbridge Road East Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5QL
Erection of part single-storey / part two-storey rear and side extensions plus i...
178 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Erection of two-storey and single-storey side extensions and single-storey rear ...
6 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Erection of detached garage/store and alterations to site entrance.
164 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LE
Erection of self-build replacement dwelling.
Historical activity at this location
35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
Discharge of conditions 7 and 8 of planning permission 21/01163/FUL relating to arboricul…
2022
Approved
Discharge of conditions 7 and 8 of planning permission 21/01163/FUL relating to arboricul…
2022
With conditions
Works to trees protected by TPO14 of 2004: reduce crown height of Sycamore (T1) by 2m and…
2022
With conditions
Works to trees protected by TPO14 of 2004: reduce crown height of Sycamore (T1) by 2m and…
2021
With conditions
Creation of new vehicular access with footway crossing and dropped kerb and installation…
2021
With conditions
Creation of new vehicular access with footway crossing and dropped kerb and installation…
2022
With conditions
Works to trees protected by TPO 14 of 2004: Deadwood Sweet Chestnut and reduce by 20% bac…
2022
With conditions
Works to trees protected by TPO 14 of 2004: Deadwood Sweet Chestnut and reduce by 20% bac…
2021
With conditions
Erection of single-storey rear extension
2021
With conditions
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
23 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Works to trees protected by TPO 6 of 2016: pollard stem of Holm Oak (T1) closest to footp…
2025
With conditions
23 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS
Works to trees protected by TPO 6 of 2016: pollard stem of Holm Oak (T1) closest to footp…
2023
With conditions
Woodland Adjacent To 199 Rushmere Road And Rear Of East Lawn And North Lawn Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Crown reduce leaning Oak tree by up to 3m.
2023
With conditions
Woodland Adjacent To 199 Rushmere Road And Rear Of East Lawn And North Lawn Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Crown reduce leaning Oak tree by up to 3m.
2023
With conditions
172 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Works to tree protected by TPO 12 of 2002: Beech (T2) - reduce crown by 2.5m.
2023
With conditions
172 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Works to tree protected by TPO 12 of 2002: Beech (T2) - reduce crown by 2.5m.
2023
With conditions
1 Thornley Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LR
Works to tree protected by TPO 14 of 2004: Raise up lower branches Oak tree (T1) overhang…
2023
With conditions
1 Thornley Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LR
Works to tree protected by TPO 14 of 2004: Raise up lower branches Oak tree (T1) overhang…
2023
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Holm Oak - lift crown by 1m; Cherry - lift crow…
2023
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Holm Oak - lift crown by 1m; Cherry - lift crow…
2023
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear/side/front extension.
2023
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Erection of part single storey and part two storey rear/side/front extension.
2022
With conditions
3 Thornley Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LR
Erection of pitched roof over existing first-floor flat roof and changes to external wall…
2022
With conditions
3 Thornley Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LR
Erection of pitched roof over existing first-floor flat roof and changes to external wall…
2022
With conditions
12 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 6 of 2016: Reduce height of Scots Pin…
2022
With conditions
12 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 6 of 2016: Reduce height of Scots Pin…
2022
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Erection of part single storey/part two storey rear/side/front extension
2022
With conditions
10 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Erection of part single storey/part two storey rear/side/front extension
2021
With conditions
213 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LN
Works to trees protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Reduction of Oak, removing 3 metres from long…
2021
With conditions
213 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LN
Works to trees protected by TPO 6 of 2016: Reduction of Oak, removing 3 metres from long…
2018
With conditions
6 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Erection of two storey side/rear extensions and alterations.
2017
With conditions
172 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Proposed single storey rear and front extensions.
2017
With conditions
172 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Proposed single storey rear and front extensions.
2017
With conditions
8 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Pruning of Holly Bush back by up to 1m, protected by TPO No. 6 of 2016.
2017
With conditions
8 East Lawn Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LH
Pruning of Holly Bush back by up to 1m, protected by TPO No. 6 of 2016.
Ipswich
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#45 of 292 councils
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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
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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