Bromeswell, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bromeswell, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Bromeswell
Bromeswell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 2 miles east of Woodbridge. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 326 (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: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 022D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bromeswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bromeswell.
- 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 Bromeswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
186 planning applications found near Bromeswell.
- - Fern Acre Sandy Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PR
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/19/1708/FUL - Proposed single storey lobby extension and erection of a detached cart lodge/studio - Design changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land East Of Bowfield Old Farm Sandy Lane Bromeswell Suffolk
Non Material Amendment of DC/24/3348/FUL - Two new dwellings (Self-Build) - Submission of drawing 107 to clarify that the two plots are separate phases.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Church View Lodge School Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PX
SCDC/05/00182 1no. Pine (1 on plan) - Reduce branches to 3m from house. 1no. Oak (2 on plan) - Crown raise to 3m from ground level, Reduce whole crown by 2m, remove deadwood. 7no. Oak (3-9 on plan) -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 6 St Edmunds Close Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PL
Replacement dwelling (to be a self-build dwelling) following demolition of existing and inclusive of solar panels and associated landscape works - (works previously approved under DC/25/1674/FUL and D
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - The Barn Spencers Field Common Lane Bromeswell Suffolk IP12 2PQ
Conversion of Agricultural Building to Dwelling, as per existing permission DC/25/2122/P3Q with additional curtilage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Brooklands Summer Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2QA
To raise garage roof to make into habitable room. Replacement porch. Cladding updated to modern finish
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Tuscan 2 St Edmunds Close Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PL
Demolition of existing house/garage and replacement with new self-build house/garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Barn Spencers Field Common Lane Bromeswell Suffolk
Prior Notification - Conversion of Agricultural building to residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 6 St Edmunds Close Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PL
Construction of a two storey extensions and alterations inclusive of; re-building of first floor level (with minor increase in eaves and ridge height and additional dormers), changes to external facin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-22
View full details - - Barn Spencers Field Common Lane Bromeswell Suffolk
Prior Notification - Change of use of Agricultural Buildings to 2 dwellinghouses
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Swanns Nursery Eyke Road Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PN
Consultation - Notice of Caravan Temporary Campsite Notification under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Swanns Nursery Eyke Road Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PN
Consultation - Notice of Caravan Temporary Campsite Notification - Caravan Sites and Control of Development act 1960 - Dates 18 - 25 June 2025
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - Land East Of Bowfield Old Farm Sandy Lane Bromeswell Suffolk
Two new dwellings (Self-Build).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - Church View Lodge School Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PX
TPO - SCDC/05/00182 1no. Monterey Pine (1 on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land East Of Bowfield Old Farm Sandy Lane Bromeswell Suffolk IP12 2PR
New dwelling (Self-Build)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - The Old School House School Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PX
Rear living room extension and detached garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - Fern Acre Sandy Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PR
Proposed Single Storey Side Dining Area Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Summer Lane Farm Summer Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2QA
Non Material Amendment of DC/23/1063/FUL- Proposed Conversion Of Existing Outbuilding Into Single Unit Of Holiday Let Accommodation - To revise and simplify the design of the proposed conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Walnut Tree House Summer Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2QA
Extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Church View Lodge School Lane Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PX
Construction of a rear extension, link to existing garage and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Bromeswell in Suffolk
Bromeswell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 2 miles east of Woodbridge. Known for its picturesque surroundings, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 326 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Bromeswell 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 Bromeswell a particularly low-crime area.
Bromeswell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bromeswell, Ufford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bromeswell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sandlings Forest SSSI, Deben Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Deben Estuary, Sandlings; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Deben Estuary. 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, Bromeswell 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 Bromeswell
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bromeswell. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bromeswell.
The average decision period of 85 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 Bromeswell were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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