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Planning in Charsfield

Only 1 decision near Charsfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Charsfield in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.

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About Charsfield

Charsfield is a quaint village in Suffolk with a population of 342, situated just 3 miles from Wickham Market and 7 miles from Woodbridge. This civil parish, nestled near Debach and Dallinghoo, is notable for its cinematic history, having featured prominently in the 1974 film Akenfield, which draws inspiration from Ronald Blythe's book about English village life. Additionally, Charsfield was the site of the inaugural Greenbelt festival, celebrating arts, faith, and justice, held on a local pig farm during the August 1974 bank holiday. The settlement has a population of approximately 342 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Charsfield 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 Charsfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Charsfield has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charsfield 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Charsfield, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Charsfield.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Charsfield?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Charsfield.
What types of planning applications are most common near Charsfield?
The most common type of planning application near Charsfield is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Charsfield?
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