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Planning in Blythburgh

Only 5 decisions near Blythburgh in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Blythburgh

Blythburgh is a quaint village and civil parish in East Suffolk, located 4 miles west of Southwold and 5 miles southeast of Halesworth, alongside the River Blyth. The A12 road traverses the village, which is divided by the roadway, and as of the 2011 census, the population stood at 297. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Bulcamp and Hinton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its unique local character and infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 336 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blythburgh 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 Blythburgh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Blythburgh has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blythburgh 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 Blythburgh, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Blythburgh.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Blythburgh?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Blythburgh.
What types of planning applications are most common near Blythburgh?
The most common type of planning application near Blythburgh is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Blythburgh?
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