Search Dunwich planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dunwich · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DXAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 5 of DC/26/2848/FUL - Side extension and remodelling to an existing residential dwelling with the demolition and rebuilding of an existing garage. - Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP: Biodiversity)Received 26 Oct 2026DC/26/3741/DRC
- The Old Forge St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DUAwaiting decision1no. Pine (marked on plan) - Reduce in height by 8 metresReceived 12 Oct 2026DC/26/3549/TCA
- 2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DXAwaiting decision1no. Oak (T009 on plan) - FellReceived 5 Oct 2026DC/26/3485/TCA
- Oakfield House High Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DNAwaiting decision9no. mixed species (1-9 on plan) - Reduce in height by 90cm and spread by 30cmWorks to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 11 Sep 2026DC/26/3252/TCA
- 2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DXApprovedSide extension and remodelling to an existing residential dwelling with the demolition and rebuilding of an existing garage.Received 11 Aug 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026DC/26/2848/FUL
Planning in Dunwich
Only 6 decisions near Dunwich in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dunwich in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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IP17 218 applications in the last 12 months
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About Dunwich
Dunwich is a village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, approximately 92 miles (148 km) north-east of London. Nestled within the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, it lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Southwold and 7 miles (11 km) north of Leiston, along the picturesque North Sea coast. Its unique coastal setting and historical significance may impact potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 116 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dunwich 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 Dunwich a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Dunwich has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunwich 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 Dunwich, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Dunwich.
The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).