Planning permission in East Suffolk

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.

Outcome data is limited for East Suffolk: only 196 of 833 applications on record have a decision we can read, so we do not show an approval rate. Based on East Suffolk's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

833Total applications
196Decided
Not shownCoverage below 50%
183 Approved+13 Refused+12 Withdrawn+610 Pending+15 Outcome not determined=833 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Full planning applications 60 53 7
88.3%
Approval of Details Reserved by Cond. 37 37 0 no refusals recorded
Other Consultation 28 25 3
89.3%
Tree works in a conservation area 22 21 1
95.5%
Other* 49 47 2 mixed types

Approval of Details Reserved by Cond.: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (13), Protected tree works (TPO) (7), Discharging planning conditions (5), Changing a planning condition (S73) (4), Prior approval (permitted development) (3), Listed Building Consent (3), Consultation by County Council (3), Environmental impact screening and scoping (2), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (2), Larger extensions (householder prior approval) (2), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (1), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (1), Discharge of Requirements (56 days) (1), Prior Approval Agriculture to Dwellings (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 13 12 sample too small
Q4 2023 6 6 sample too small
Q2 2024 1 1 sample too small
Q3 2024 2 1 sample too small
Q4 2024 2 1 sample too small
Q1 2026 31 27
87.1%
Q2 2026 76 72
94.7%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 17 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Carlford And Fynn Valley 20 19 1
95.0%
Woodbridge 16 16 0 sample too small
Framlingham 14 12 2 sample too small
Aldeburgh And Leiston 14 13 1 sample too small
Kelsale And Yoxford 12 10 2 sample too small
Southwold 11 11 0 sample too small
Bungay And Wainford 9 9 0 sample too small
Halesworth And Blything 9 8 1 sample too small
Kirkley And Pakefield 8 7 1 sample too small
Rendlesham And Orford 8 8 0 sample too small
Eastern Felixstowe 7 6 1 sample too small
Orwell And Villages 6 6 0 sample too small
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in East Suffolk?
Across all application types, 93.4% of 196 applications decided in East Suffolk since February 2023 were approved.
Do I need planning permission in East Suffolk?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in East Suffolk?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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