Frostenden, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frostenden, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Frostenden
Frostenden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 8 miles southwest of Lowestoft and 3.5 miles northwest of Southwold. Positioned along the A12 road between Wrentham and Wangford, it is surrounded by several neighboring parishes, including Wrentham, Sotterley, Uggeshall, and Reydon, making it a strategically significant area for planning applications.
Population: 179 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frostenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frostenden.
- 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 Frostenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Frostenden.
- - Layby London Road Frostenden Suffolk
Consultation - Claridge's Catering - Street Trading Consent - To Sell: Hot Food & Drink - Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 19:00
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 32 Gipsy Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HU
Continuation of siting of mobile home (following approval refs. DC/19/3082/FUL & DC/15/3476/FUL) at the bottom of the garden for use as ancillary accommodation, occupied solely in association with the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-20
View full details - - Son-dora Church Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HS
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/20/5276/FUL - Ground and First Floor Extensions - Improve front elevation design as drawing no 2717.20.1E
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - Son-dora Church Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HS
Non-Material Amendment on planning permission DC/20/5276/FUL- Ground and First Floor Extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-01
View full details - - Son-dora Church Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HS
Ground and First Floor Extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-12-29
View full details - - Son Dora Church Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HS
2 storey rear extension forming dining room with bedrooms over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-08-18
View full details - - 32 Gipsy Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HU
Continuation of siting of mobile home for use by daughter and son in law, as bedroom at the bottom of the garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-08-05
View full details - - Valley Farm London Road Frostenden Suffolk
Barn 1- Timber construction extension built on a concrete pad and insulated, with heater edge board cladding to exterior, mineral felt roof, UPVC opening window and guttering. Internal, insulated floo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-04-07
View full details - - 28 Gipsy Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HU
Demolition of upvc conservatory and construction of single storey extension, additional roof lights to main roof space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-01-12
View full details - - Layby A12 Corner Of Gipsy Lane Frostenden Suffolk
Proposed removal of payphone
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-10-07
View full details - - 32 Gipsy Lane Frostenden Beccles Suffolk NR34 7HU
Siting of a mobile home
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2015-08-26
View full details - - Junction With Church Lane And London Road Frostenden Beccles Suffolk
Provision of 1no. directional sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2007-05-16
View full details - - A12 Layby London Road Frostenden
New agricultural field access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2005-03-18
View full details - - Merton Risechurch Lane Frostenden NR347HS
Single and two storey extensions and construction of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2002-12-16
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A brief summary of Frostenden in Suffolk
Frostenden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 8 miles southwest of Lowestoft and 3.5 miles northwest of Southwold. Positioned along the A12 road between Wrentham and Wangford, it is surrounded by several neighboring parishes, including Wrentham, Sotterley, Uggeshall, and Reydon, making it a strategically significant area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 179 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Frostenden show an average sale price of £281,980, 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 Frostenden a particularly low-crime area.
Frostenden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wrentham. 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 Frostenden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Benacre to Easton Bavents. 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, Frostenden 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.
Planning Activity in Frostenden
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Frostenden. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Frostenden.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Frostenden were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Frostenden Corner planning applications
- Cuckold's Green planning applications
- Clay Common planning applications
- South Cove planning applications
- Wrentham planning applications
- Cove Bottom planning applications
- Barnaby Green planning applications
- Reydon planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.