How long do planning decisions take near Belstead?

The average planning decision time near Belstead 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 Belstead?

The planning approval rate near Belstead is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Belstead?

The most common type of planning application near Belstead is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Belstead?

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Belstead, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Belstead, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 254 (2021)

District: Babergh

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,766 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Babergh
Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
LSOA: Babergh 005D

Crime Statistics

76 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 41
shoplifting: 12
public-order: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 5
other-theft: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 3
drugs: 2
vehicle-crime: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Belstead.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belstead.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Belstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Belstead.

- Land East Of Holly Lane Belstead Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/18/04329 - Condition 20 (Agreement of Materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Beaverbrook House Grove Walk Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3HN
Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/03253 - Change of house plans internally, change of roof to south west elevation from cropped hip to gable, removal of side door to north eas
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-15
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- Land East Of Holly Lane Belstead Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/18/04329 - Conditions 6 (Fire Hydrant), 19 (Details of Screen Wall and Fences), 20 (Agreement of Materials), 21 (Sustainability Strategy), 24 (Biodiversity E
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Land South Of Brookvale Grove Hill Ipswich IP8 3LL
Development by a Statutory Undertaker under Regulation 5 - Openreach - Erection of 1 No. 10m Pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Belstead in Suffolk

Property prices in Belstead show an average sale price of £354,766, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Belstead area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Belstead includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Belstead

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Belstead. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Belstead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Belstead were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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