Bungay, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bungay, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bungay are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bungay
Bungay is a market town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, situated in the picturesque Waveney Valley. Positioned 5.5 miles west of Beccles and along the River Waveney, it serves as a gateway to The Broads. As of the 2011 census, Bungay had a population of 5,127, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,010 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
Website: https://www.visitbungay.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £291,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bungay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bungay.
- 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 Bungay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Bungay.
- BA/2026/0121/TCAA - 46 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
T1: Willow - leaning over river, coppice to ground level. T2: Willow - re-pollard. T3: Willow - coppice to ground level. T4: Willow - re-pollard. T5: Holly - reduce by 1.5m (current dimensions approx.
Status: Undecided | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Pumping Station Rear Of 46 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
T1: Ash - crown raise to ensure 1m clearance away from and over the garage
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - BA/2026/0142/TCAA - Pumping Station Rear Of 46 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
T1: Ash - crown raise to ensure 1m clearance away from and over the garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 28 Earsham Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AQ
Application for a pavement licence
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - St Mary's House Earsham Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AQ
1no. Magnolia (marked on submitted plan) - Prune overhanging branches back to the boundary with St Mary's House
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 45 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
Cherry (T1) - whole crown reduction to provide sufficient clearance to property. Current height 6m, to be reduced by 1.5m. Current spread 4m, to be reduced by 1m. Holly (T2) - whole crown reduction to
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 30 Quaves Lane Bungay Suffolk NR35 1DF
2no. Leylandii (T1&T2 on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 37 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
T1 Ash tree - Crown lift to 5 meters to remove the limbs hanging over the neighbour's garden. T2 Honey Locust - Crown lift to 5 meters to remove the limbs over hanging the neighbour's drive way.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EZ
Listed Building Consent - Internal Works Floor - entire ground floor area - Removal of modern concrete floor and plastic membrane. - Installation of a breathable limecrete floor with compacted foam gl
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The White Swan 16 Market Place Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AW
Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations, demolition of rear extension in Conservation Area and replacement rear extension, in connection with change of use from public house (sui g
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 6 Upper Olland Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1BG
Listed Building Consent - Retention of replaced roller shutter door and change two window graphics.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 6 Upper Olland Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1BG
Retrospective Application - Replacement roller shutter door and change two window graphics.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Flat At 6 Cross Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AU
Listed Building Consent - Replace 1st floor front elevation bedroom window and 1st floor rear elevation kitchen window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Tower Mill 65 Southend Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1DN
Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/25/1203/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Heritage bi-fold doors to replace existing timber door and window. 2no. conservation roof lights in roof of link building. -
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Broad Street Guild 9 Broad Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EE
Illuminated Advertisement Consent - Illuminated hanging sign & fixed sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Old Pub 2 Bridge Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1HD
Conversion of former stores into 2 no. dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 13 Trinity Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EH
Discharge of Condition No.3 of DC/25/2506/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Conversion of existing residential dwelling No: 13 Trinity Street to form office accommodation linking and forming a single oc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 6 St Marys Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1AX
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of in window advertising artwork, and placement of a hanging sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 17 Trinity Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EH
1no. Holm Oak (marked on submitted plan) - Reduce limbs overhanging No.11 Trinity Street, prune limbs with dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 13 Trinity Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EH
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of existing residential dwelling No: 13 Trinity Street to form office accommodation linking and forming a single occupant/use with No 11 Trinity Street. Ground Flo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Bungay in Suffolk
Bungay is a market town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, situated in the picturesque Waveney Valley. Positioned 5.5 miles west of Beccles and along the River Waveney, it serves as a gateway to The Broads. As of the 2011 census, Bungay had a population of 5,127, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,010 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Bungay show an average sale price of £291,700, 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 Bungay a particularly low-crime area.
Bungay has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bungay, Ditchingham Dam, Ditchingham. 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 Bungay includes 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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, Bungay planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.visitbungay.co.uk. 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 Bungay
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Bungay. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bungay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Bungay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bungay were tree works (11), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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