Framlingham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Framlingham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
About Framlingham
Framlingham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Documented in the 1086 Domesday Book, the town is part of the Loes Hundred and had a population of 3,342 at the 2011 census, rising to an estimated 4,016 by 2019. Surrounding villages include Earl Soham, Kettleburgh, Parham, Saxtead, and Sweffling, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.
Population: 4,405 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
Website: http://www.framlingham.co.uk/
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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: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Framlingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Framlingham.
- 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 Framlingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Framlingham.
- - The Haynings 38 Castle Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BS
1no. Group of Laurel (T1 on plan) - Reduce to 2.5 metres in height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 1 Castle Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BP
1no. Pear (old pear tree on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 91cm in height and by 76cm in spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Old Bakery 23 - 25 Well Close Square Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9DT
1no. False Acacia (in rear garden) - Reduce by half of current height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 17A Station Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EA
Prior Notification - Commercial to Dwelling - conversion of no.17a (Class E) to a residential property (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 75 Fore Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9DD
1no. Bay tree (T1 on plan) - Crown lift to 6ft and reduce house side laterals back by 2ft from 7ft to 5ft 1no. Cherry (T2 on plan) - Reduce lateral branches back to fence line from 8ft to 5ft 1no. Lau
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Part Land Fronting 24 Double Street Framlingham Suffolk
Consultation - install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 4 Berkeley Close Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9TA
First floor extension to existing detached house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 10A Church Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BH
Prior Notification - Change of use of dry cleaning retail unit to a single residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 12 Market Hill Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9AN
1no. Cherry (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 33 Double Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BN
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/22/1682/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations and improvements to restore historic fabric and create a further upstairs bathroom/en suite
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Fruer House 17A Fore Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9DY
Listed Building Consent - replace the rear casement windows and rear door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Tomb House Station Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9ED
Listed Building Consent - Flood resilience works to prevent future flooding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - The Old Bakery 23 - 25 Well Close Square Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9DT
Listed Building Consent - The proposal seeks permission to replace like for like existing casement windows. The proposed windows will incorporate slimline double glazing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Windwhistle Mount Pleasant Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HL
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/22/3962/FUL - Construction of one new dwelling - Proposed New Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Framlingham Mere New Road Framlingham Suffolk
2no. Groups of Willow (marked on plan) - Pollard to previous pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 22 Bridge Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9AH
Variation of Condition No.2 of C/02/1807 - Change of use of shop to take away / hot food restaurant with residential accommodation above - Change In Opening Hours
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 7 - 9 Double Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9BN
Discharge of Condition No. 5 of DC/24/1208/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Replacement first floor casement window - Ironmongery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 22 Bridge Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9AH
Variation of Condition No.2 of C/02/1807 - Change of use of shop to take away / hot food restaurant with residential accommodation above - Change in opening hours
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - 8 College Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9EP
Non Material Amendment of DC/22/3437/FUL - Single storey side/rear extension - To install double glazed timber sliding sash windows instead of aluminium casement windows to match the existing house to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 23 Fore Street Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9DY
Non Material Amendment of DC/20/3959/VOC - Variation of Condition of DC/18/1630/FUL - Change of use of existing meeting room and extension to create new dwelling. Condition Number(s): 16-205-04B recei
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-15
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A brief summary of Framlingham in Suffolk
Framlingham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Documented in the 1086 Domesday Book, the town is part of the Loes Hundred and had a population of 3,342 at the 2011 census, rising to an estimated 4,016 by 2019. Surrounding villages include Earl Soham, Kettleburgh, Parham, Saxtead, and Sweffling, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 4,405 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Framlingham 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 Framlingham a particularly low-crime area.
Framlingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Framlingham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Framlingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.framlingham.co.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 Framlingham
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Framlingham. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Framlingham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Framlingham were outline applications (7), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
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