Bredfield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bredfield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Bredfield
Bredfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, just off the A12 and two miles north of Woodbridge. With a population that grew from 308 in 2001 to 340 in 2011, Bredfield offers a small, tight-knit community. It is bordered by the village of Dallinghoo to the north and the hamlet of Boulge to the west, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and rural development.
Population: 315 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bredfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bredfield.
- 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 Bredfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Bredfield.
- - Former Bredfield Chapel Woodbridge Road Bredfield Suffolk IP13 6AU
Change of use of former Chapel to holiday let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Partridge Farm Scotts Lane Bredfield Suffolk
Change of use of existing dwelling to holiday let together with change of use of existing holiday let to dwelling and residential annexe including minor external and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 9 Pump Close Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6DD
First floor extension to side over existing single storey. New porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Willow Cottage Boulge Road Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6AL
Single storey rear extension to replace existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Tojanti Woodbridge Road Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6AW
Proposed two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, raise existing roof to form first floor accommodation and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Bredfield in Suffolk
Bredfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, just off the A12 and two miles north of Woodbridge. With a population that grew from 308 in 2001 to 340 in 2011, Bredfield offers a small, tight-knit community. It is bordered by the village of Dallinghoo to the north and the hamlet of Boulge to the west, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 315 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Bredfield show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Bredfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bredfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bredfield 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 Bredfield
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bredfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bredfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bredfield were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.