How long do planning decisions take near Gisleham?

The average planning decision time near Gisleham is 85 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 Gisleham?

The planning approval rate near Gisleham is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gisleham?

The most common type of planning application near Gisleham is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gisleham?

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Gisleham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gisleham, Suffolk.

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About Gisleham

Gisleham is a village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, approximately 5 miles south-west of Lowestoft town centre. Nestled within the East Suffolk district, it lies between the neighboring areas of Carlton Colville and Kessingland, making it a key locality for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 779 (2021)

District: Waveney

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £230,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
LSOA: East Suffolk 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gisleham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gisleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Gisleham.

- Gisleham Brick & Pipeworks, Brickworks Lane, Gisleham, Suffolk, NR33 8DS
Variation of Condition 8 (Public Right of Way) of planning permission SCC/0072/16W/VOC, a variation of a Review of Old Minerals Permission for the extraction of minerals.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Lodge Farm Cottages Gisleham Lowestoft NR33 8DT
Change of use of Lodge Farm Cottages from a holiday use to C3 residential.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Gisleham Brick & Pipeworks Brickworks Lane Gisleham Suffolk NR33 8DS
Variation of Conditions 6 (Limits of extraction), 39 (Restoration), 43 (Aftercare) and 44 (Aftercare) of planning permission SCC\0072\16W.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-30
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- Lodge Farm Cottages Gisleham Road Gisleham Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8DT
Change of Use of Lodge Farm Cottages (2 units, 'The Old Granary' and 'The Old Dairy') from holiday use to C3 residential
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Gisleham in Suffolk

Property prices in Gisleham show an average sale price of £230,980, 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 Gisleham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Gisleham includes 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.

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Planning Activity in Gisleham

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Gisleham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Gisleham.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Gisleham were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

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