Covehithe, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Covehithe, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Covehithe are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Covehithe

Covehithe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Situated on the North Sea coast, it is approximately four miles north of Southwold and seven miles south of Lowestoft, with nearby settlements including Benacre, South Cove, and Frostenden. This picturesque location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developments in the area.

Population: 35 (2021)

District: Waveney

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
LSOA: East Suffolk 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Covehithe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Covehithe.

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 Covehithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Covehithe in Suffolk

Property prices in Covehithe show an average sale price of £281,980, 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 Covehithe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Covehithe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Benacre to Easton Bavents Lagoons, Southern North Sea; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Benacre to Easton Bavents. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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