East Bergholt, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Bergholt, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About East Bergholt
East Bergholt is a charming village located in the Babergh District of Suffolk, England, situated just north of the Essex border. Its unique position and scenic surroundings make it an appealing location for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby regions.
Population: 2,724 (2021)
District: Babergh
Website: http://www.eastbergholt.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £334,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Bergholt.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Bergholt.
- 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 East Bergholt based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near East Bergholt.
- - The Hermitage Quintons Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RB
Householder Application - Installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array in the garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/16/01092 - Condition 30 (Occupation Restriction)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 1 Carriers Court East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6GB
Householder Application - Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - East Bergholt High School Heath Road East Bergholt CO7 6RJ
Full Planning Application - Demolition of Teaching and Sports Blocks and their replacement with New Teaching Block and Sports Hall, plus external works including Installation of Ground Source Heat Pum
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/16/01092 - 6 (BREEAM assessment)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 14 Quintons Corner East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RD
Householder application - Erection of Single storey rear extension, rendering of front and rear walls, replacement fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - East Bergholt High School Heath Road East Bergholt CO7 6RJ
Request for an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017. Redevelopment of school
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Application for the Modification of a Section 106 Planning Obligation - Variation of S106 legal agreement dated 8 February 2018 relating B/16/01092 with a first Deed of Variation dated 8th December 20
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 20 Quintons Corner East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RD
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01511 - Condition 7 (Construction Management Strategy), Condition 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), Condition 10 (Wildlife Sensitive Lighting Design Sc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 63 Chaplin Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RN
Householder Application - Installation of a pitched roof to existing flat roof car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Clare House Heath Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RL
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to DC/23/05220 - Add canopy to each end of outbuilding and amended opening positions.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Pen-y-fan Elm Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6SG
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/03025 - Conditions 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures), and 6 (Construction Management Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Discharge of Conditions Application for B/16/01092 - Condition 26 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 52 Chaplin Road East Bergholt Colchester Suffolk CO7 6RN
Householder Application - Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Application for a Non Material Amendment relating to 16/01092/OUT and subsequent S73 DC/21/06805 - Variation to the wording of condition 30 of the outline approval B/16/01092. The current wording read
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Land East Of The Constable Country Medical Centre Heath Road East Bergholt Suffolk
Planning Application - Construction of a bund in association with a proposed tree plantation to the south of approved development ref. B/16/01092
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of East Bergholt in Suffolk
East Bergholt is a charming village located in the Babergh District of Suffolk, England, situated just north of the Essex border. Its unique position and scenic surroundings make it an appealing location for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby regions. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in East Bergholt show an average sale price of £334,790, 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 East Bergholt a particularly low-crime area.
East Bergholt has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Bergholt. 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 East Bergholt includes 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dedham Vale, Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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, East Bergholt planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eastbergholt.org.uk/. 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 East Bergholt
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near East Bergholt. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Bergholt maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Bergholt were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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