Search Brightwell planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Brightwell · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 4 Church Cottages Brightwell Street Brightwell Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0BDApprovedSingle storey side extension.Received 4 Aug 2026Decided 5 Oct 2026DC/26/2666/FUL
- Telecommunications Mast Site Sheep Drift Farm Waldringfield Road Brightwell Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0BJApprovedThe proposed installation of 1no. 300mm dish installed on a new pole fixed to the headframe of the existing tower. Proposed link equipment to be installed within an existing equipment cabin and all ancillary development thereto.Other ConsultationReceived 27 Mar 2026Decided 7 Apr 2026DC/26/1196/CON
Planning in Brightwell
Only 3 decisions near Brightwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brightwell in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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IP10 56 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Suffolk Council
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About Brightwell
Brightwell is a village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated 7 miles east of Ipswich and 4 miles southwest of Woodbridge. It is bordered by the parishes of Foxhall, Bucklesham, Martlesham, and Newbourne, with the A12 road providing convenient access to the region. This picturesque area offers potential for various planning applications, making it an attractive location for development. The settlement has a population of approximately 55 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brightwell 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 Brightwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Brightwell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brightwell 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.brightwell.suffolk.gov.uk//.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Brightwell, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Brightwell.
The most common types were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.