Search Gunton planning applications
29 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Gunton · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 8 Corton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PLAwaiting decision2no. Sycamore (002 & 003 on submitted plan) - Fell 10no. Sycamore (marked on submitted plan) - Re-PollardReceived 30 Oct 2026DC/26/3828/TCA
- 44 Corton Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4PLAwaiting decision1no. Horse Chestnut (marked on submitted plan) - Prune to reshape over extended laterals by 2-3m, thin crown by 15%, raise crown to 6m from ground level, remove dead wood 1no. Pine (marked on submitted plan) - Remove dead wood 1no. Sycamore (marked on submitted plan) - FellWorks to Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 19 Oct 2026DC/26/3658/TCA
- 54 Gunton Church Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4LFAwaiting decisionConstruction consists of extending the first floor of the property to the South elevation over the existing garage conversion and at also at the rear West elevation with a single storey flat roofed extension. All new windows and doors in UPVC with the rear extension in cavity brickwork and at first floor with proprietary cladding boards. The proposal includes a heated, covered swimming pool to the rear garden.Received 13 Oct 2026DC/26/3593/FUL
- 218 Yarmouth Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4ABAwaiting decisionConstruction of a single-storey flat roofed rear extension. Alterations to the front elevation to create a flush front facade. Application of render and timber cladding to the front elevation of the property and parts of rearReceived 29 Sep 2026DC/26/3295/FUL
- Gunton Woods Burial Park Gunton Church Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4LFAwaiting decisionToilet Accommodation, Disabled Toilet & Ambient Toilet, Replacing PortalooReceived 21 Sep 2026DC/26/3185/FUL
Planning in Gunton
Only 6 decisions near Gunton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gunton in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Gunton
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NR32 231 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Suffolk Council
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About Gunton
Gunton, a suburb of Lowestoft in East Suffolk, has transitioned from a quaint coastal village to a suburban area with a population of approximately 6,640. The main thoroughfare, the A47 or Yarmouth Road, traverses the suburb, while its eastern section, extending to Gunton Cliff, is known for its affluence, rivaling the North Broads area of Oulton Broad. This blend of residential and coastal appeal makes Gunton a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,640. It sits within the Lowestoft district.
Property prices in Gunton show an average sale price of £237,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Gunton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gunton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Gunton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gunton 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gunton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Gunton.
The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), amendments (1).