How long do planning decisions take near Great Bealings?

The average planning decision time near Great Bealings is 63 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 Great Bealings?

The planning approval rate near Great Bealings is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Bealings?

The most common type of planning application near Great Bealings is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Bealings?

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Great Bealings, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Bealings, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Bealings are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Bealings

Great Bealings is a quaint village in Suffolk, England, home to approximately 302 residents spread across 113 households. Situated between the towns of Ipswich and Woodbridge, it lacks a defined center, with its population divided between two main areas: Lower Street to the east and Boot Street/Grundisburgh Road to the west. Central to the village is St Mary's Church, which serves as a focal point for the community. This unique settlement offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.

Population: 293 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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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 020D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Bealings.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Great Bealings based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Great Bealings.

- Croft House Lower Street Great Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6NZ
Conversion of building to 1 no. self-build dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-01
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- Croft House Lower Street Great Bealings Suffolk IP13 6NZ
Prior Notification - Conversion of barn to 1 no. dwelling under Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (2015) (as amended)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-09
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A brief summary of Great Bealings in Suffolk

Property prices in Great Bealings 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 Great Bealings a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Great Bealings

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Bealings. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Great Bealings.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Great Bealings slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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