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Planning in Aldringham

Approved
100%
20 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aldringham in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around Aldringham

Postcode districts

IP16 81 applications in the last 12 monthsIP15 68 applications in the last 12 monthsIP17 218 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Suffolk Council

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About Aldringham

Aldringham is a village situated in the Blything Hundred of Suffolk, England, just 1 mile south of Leiston and 3 miles northwest of Aldeburgh, near the North Sea coast. The parish encompasses the coastal village of Thorpeness and saw its population rise from an estimated 730 in 2005 to approximately 800 by mid-2022, indicating a growing community that may be relevant for local planning applications. It sits within the Aldringham cum Thorpe district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Aldringham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aldringham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Aldringham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aldringham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Aldringham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Aldringham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (18), outline applications (7), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aldringham?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Aldringham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aldringham?
The average planning decision time near Aldringham is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aldringham?
The planning approval rate near Aldringham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aldringham?
The most common type of planning application near Aldringham is discharge of conditions, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aldringham?
You can search and track planning applications near Aldringham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.