We don't yet have enough recent decisions in East Suffolk to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (2023-02-08–2026-05-12): 93.4% of 197 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 60 | 53 | 7 | |
| Approval of Details Reserved by Cond. | 37 | 37 | 0 | |
| Other Consultation | 28 | 25 | 3 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 22 | 21 | 1 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 13 | 12 | 1 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Consultation by County Council | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Householder (Prior Approval) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Reserved Matters | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Discharge of Requirements (56 days) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Uncategorised | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval Agriculture to Dwellings | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 42 | 39 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 31 | 27 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 77 | 73 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlford And Fynn Valley | 20 | 19 | 1 | |
| Woodbridge | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| Framlingham | 14 | 12 | 2 | |
| Aldeburgh And Leiston | 14 | 13 | 1 | |
| Kelsale And Yoxford | 13 | 11 | 2 | |
| Southwold | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Halesworth And Blything | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| Bungay And Wainford | 9 | 9 | 0 | |
| Rendlesham And Orford | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Kirkley And Pakefield | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| Eastern Felixstowe | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Harbour And Normanston | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.