Search Belstead planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Belstead · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 25 Appleby Close Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9XSAwaiting decisionApplication for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order ES101/A1 - re-pollard 1 No. Oak (T1) back to previous pruning pointsReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/04415
- Greenacre Grove Hill Belstead Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3LPAwaiting decisionHouseholder Application - Erection of a Single-storey rear extension, porch to front, extend rear dormer, add two new dormers and roof light to front, replace existing windows and doors and render existing brickwork.Received 18 Sep 2026DC/26/04037
- Pin Mill Close And Woolverstone Close Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9RUApprovedApplication for works to Trees Subject to Tree Preservation Order ES101/W1 - Prune back upper side branches of 2 No. Ash (G1) by 3 metres, Crown lift 1 No. group of Oak and Sycamore (G2) by 2 metres. Reduce crown of No. Field Maple (T1) by 3 metres. Prune back tall high side branches of 5 No. Oak (G3) by 3 metresReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026DC/26/03765
- 10 Rudlands Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3RQApprovedDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/26/01177 - Condition 6 (Air Handling Plant) Condition 7 (Wildlife Enhancement Strategy)Discharge of Condition(s)Received 25 Aug 2026Decided 1 Sep 2026DC/26/03680
- Belstead House Sprites Lane Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3NAAwaiting decisionApplication for the Modification of a Section 106 Planning Obligation - Variation of S106 legal agreement dated 07.04.2016 relating to Outline Planning Permission B/14/01377Received 31 Jul 2026DC/26/03323
Planning in Belstead
- Approved
- 88%
- 14 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Belstead in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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Around Belstead
Postcode districts
IP8 134 applications in the last 12 monthsIP2 48 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Belstead
Belstead is a quaint village and civil parish in Suffolk's Babergh district, situated approximately 3 miles southwest of Ipswich town centre. With a population of 202 as of the 2011 census, Belstead offers local amenities including a village hall, St Mary's the Virgin Church, The Bridge School for children with learning difficulties, and the Belstead Brook Hotel and Spa. It falls within the Belstead Brook electoral division of Suffolk County Council, making it a key area for local planning and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 254 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Belstead 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 Belstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Belstead has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Belstead 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 Belstead, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Belstead. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.