How long do planning decisions take near Blyford?

The average planning decision time near Blyford is 18 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 Blyford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Blyford?

The most common type of planning application near Blyford is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blyford?

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Blyford, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blyford, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Blyford are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blyford

Blyford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 3 miles east of Halesworth. It is bordered to the south by the River Blyth, which separates it from the nearby village of Wenhaston, and falls within the civil parish of Sotherton. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £353,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: East Suffolk 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blyford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Blyford in Suffolk

Property prices in Blyford show an average sale price of £353,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blyford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blyford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Blyford

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blyford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 18 days.

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

The average decision time of 18 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blyford were amendments (1).

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