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House prices in East Suffolk Council: average £276,301, -1.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has East Suffolk Council received?
East Suffolk Council received 3,687 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does East Suffolk Council take to decide applications?
East Suffolk Council takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for East Suffolk Council?
East Suffolk Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in East Suffolk Council?
Submit your representation to East Suffolk Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Suffolk Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an East Suffolk Council planning decision?
Yes. If East Suffolk Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 415 appeals were lodged against East Suffolk Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from East Suffolk Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About East Suffolk Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the East Suffolk Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

East Suffolk Council oversees a vibrant district in Suffolk, England, with Lowestoft as its largest town, featuring Ness Point, the UK's easternmost location. Felixstowe, the second largest town, is home to the nation’s largest container port, while the area also includes parts of the Ipswich built-up region and numerous charming rural towns and seaside resorts. Established in 2019 from the merger of Suffolk Coastal and Waveney, East Suffolk is notable for being the most populous district in the country that is not a unitary authority, with a population of 246,058 as of 2021. The council operates from Melton village, making it a key player in local planning and development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 250 towns and villages, including Aldeburgh, Beccles, Felixstowe, Framlingham, Leiston and Lowestoft. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, East Suffolk Council received 3,687 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (796), discharge of conditions (514), outline applications (321). 64 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

415 planning appeals were lodged against East Suffolk Council decisions, of which 98 were allowed and 284 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for East Suffolk Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the East Suffolk Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.