Dennington, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dennington, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Dennington
Dennington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, just 2 miles north of Framlingham and 15 miles northeast of Ipswich. Situated along the A1120 road, it is approximately 8 miles west of its junction with the A12 at Yoxford, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its accessibility and surrounding rural charm.
Population: 559 (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: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dennington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dennington.
- 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 Dennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Dennington.
- - 5 Townsfield Cottages Laxfield Road Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AE
Non-Material amendment of DC/22/1038/FUL - Install a dropped kerb to allow off road parking. Build a porch on the front. Build a single storey extension on the rear of the building for a dining room -
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Church Field Cottages The Street Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8JG
1no. Sycamore (T1 on plan) - Crown reduction by up to 2 metres 1no. Laurel (T2 on plan) - Crown reduction by 1 metre 1no. Yew (T3 on plan) - Prune back to boundary line
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Plot 3 Land Adjacent Ashley House The Street Dennington Suffolk
Permission in Principle - Erection of new dwelling and double garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Dennington Queen The Square Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AB
1no. Ash (marked on plan) - Reduce from 15 metres height x 8 metres spread to 7 metres height 2 metres spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Peace Haven The Street Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8JF
1no. Willow (T1 on plan) - Crown reduce to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Orchard Cottage The Street Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8JF
Construction of detached garage including demolition of existing summerhouse and prefabricated garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Thorn House Saxtead Road Dennington Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 8AP
Rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Dennington in Suffolk
Dennington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, just 2 miles north of Framlingham and 15 miles northeast of Ipswich. Situated along the A1120 road, it is approximately 8 miles west of its junction with the A12 at Yoxford, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its accessibility and surrounding rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 559 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Dennington 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 Dennington a particularly low-crime area.
Dennington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dennington. 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 Dennington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dennington
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Dennington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dennington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dennington were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.