How long do planning decisions take near Friston?

The average planning decision time near Friston is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Friston?

The planning approval rate near Friston is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Friston?

The most common type of planning application near Friston is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Friston?

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Friston, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Friston, Suffolk.

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About Friston

Friston is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, situated 3 miles southeast of Saxmundham and 4 miles northwest of Aldeburgh. Bordered by the River Alde to the south, the area features primarily arable land with some marshy lower grounds. Notable for its early nineteenth-century post mill, Friston had a population of 344 as of 2011, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 341 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

Website: http://www.friston.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £380,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 018E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Friston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Friston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Friston.

- Church Farm Church Lane Friston Suffolk IP17 1PS
Discharge of condition Nos. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 and 23 of DC/25/2817/FUL - Change of use from agriculture to residential and the construction of a new self build, single dwelling within th
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 4 Church Walls Church Path Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1PX
Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/25/3843/FUL - Proposed Natural Swim Pond - Construction Method Statement
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Nethercote Low Road Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1PW
Erection of a single-storey ancillary annexe within the curtilage of the existing dwelling.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 4 Church Walls Church Path Friston Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1PX
Proposed Natural Swim Pond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Friston in Suffolk

Property prices in Friston show an average sale price of £380,867, 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 Friston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Friston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 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, Friston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.friston.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 Friston

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Friston. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Friston.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Friston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Friston were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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