Burgh, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burgh, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burgh are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burgh
Burgh is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of Woodbridge. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a unique area for planning applications, with potential development opportunities that reflect the charm of the Suffolk landscape.
Population: 182 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,697 (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 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burgh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burgh.
- 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 Burgh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Burgh.
- - Land Fronting West Side Of Seven Gardens Road Burgh Woodbridge Suffolk
Discharge of Condition Nos. 4, 10 and 11 of DC/25/4482/FUL - Construction of self-build dwelling and garage and formation of vehicular access - Landscaping (Condition 4), Construction Management Plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Greenacres Seven Gardens Road Burgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6SU
Non-material Amendment to - DC/24/2656/FUL - Extension to east facing side of the bungalow single storey. Extension to west facing side of the bungalow single storey. Internal modifications - To make
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land Fronting West Side Of Seven Gardens Road Burgh Suffolk
Construction of Self-Build Dwelling and Garage and Formation of Vehicular Access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Fronting West Side Of Seven Gardens Road Burgh Suffolk
Construction of Self-Build Dwelling and Garage and Formation of Vehicular Access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Fronting Seven Gardens Road Burgh Suffolk
Variation of Condition No. 1 of DC/25/0110/VOC - Variation of Condition 1 of DC/24/1875/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/23/0830/OUT - Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Greenacres Seven Gardens Road Burgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6SU
Extension to east facing side of the bungalow single storey. Extension to west facing side of the bungalow single storey. Internal modifications.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Part Land South Side Adjacent 8 Hasketon Road Burgh Suffolk
Discharge of Condition No. 5 of DC/24/0683/FUL - Hardstanding and storage container for use associated with maintaining the land - Means to prevent the discharge of Surface Water
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Land Fronting Seven Gardens Road Burgh Suffolk
Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Construction of three bungalows and garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Burgh in Suffolk
Burgh is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 3.5 miles (6 km) north-west of Woodbridge. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a unique area for planning applications, with potential development opportunities that reflect the charm of the Suffolk landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 182 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Burgh show an average sale price of £424,697, 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 Burgh a particularly low-crime area.
Burgh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grundisburgh. 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 Burgh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Riverside House Meadow, Hasketon SSSI. 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, Burgh 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 Burgh
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Burgh. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Burgh maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Burgh were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 55% 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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.