Blythburgh, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blythburgh, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
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.
Population: 336 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
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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: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blythburgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blythburgh.
- 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 Blythburgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Blythburgh.
- - The Cottage London Road Blythburgh Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9LN
Retrospective Application - Proposed Extension & Alterations - 1. Insulated & Render External Walls 2. Remove Existing Rear Extension & Porches 3. Construct new Rear Garden Room 4. Renew Windows to Ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - The Old Custom House Station Road Blythburgh Suffolk IP19 9LQ
Consultation - License notification for telegraph poles
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Hawthorn Barn Dunwich Road Blythburgh Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9LT
Change of use from agricultural land to domestic garden and build a natural swimming pool.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Little Thorbyns The Street Blythburgh Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9LS
Provision of new Cart Lodge and Workshop to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Recycling Centre Station Road Blythburgh Suffolk
Discharge of Condition No.4 of DC/24/2962/FUL - "Retrospective application: the reinstatement of the former Southwold Railway Station facilities and trackwork at Blythburgh to create a Heritage Centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Opposite The White Hart Inn London Road Blythburgh Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9LQ
Consultation - The installation of street-side cabinet.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-05
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A brief summary of Blythburgh in Suffolk
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.
Property prices in Blythburgh 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 Blythburgh a particularly low-crime area.
Blythburgh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blythburgh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Blythburgh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Minsmere to Walberswick Heaths & Marshes; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Minsmere-Walberswick; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Minsmere-Walberswick. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Blythburgh
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Blythburgh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blythburgh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Blythburgh were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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