Halesworth, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Halesworth, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Halesworth
Halesworth is a market town and civil parish located in north-eastern Suffolk, England, with a population of 4,726 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated 15 miles south-west of Lowestoft, it lies along a tributary of the River Blyth, and is conveniently served by Halesworth railway station on the Ipswich–Lowestoft line. The town is surrounded by several villages, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 4,930 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: East Suffolk 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Halesworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Halesworth.
- 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 Halesworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Halesworth.
- - Coopers 53 Thoroughfare Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8AR
Royal Mail are proposing to remove the post box
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - March Hare Cottage 60 London Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8LS
To demolish existing brick shed and to convert and extend existing garage/cart lodge to create an annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Station Yard Station Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BZ
1no Multi-stemmed Sycamore (marked on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land South Of Chediston Street Halesworth Suffolk
Variation of Condition No. 4 of DC/20/1049/VOC - Variation of Conditions 4 and 6 of DC/17/3981/OUT - Outline Application (some Matters Reserved) - Construction of up to 200 dwellings including car par
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 2 New Cut Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BY
1no. Apple (T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce height by 2.5m, reduce lateral spread by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Clarence House 4 Station Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BZ
To set back and replace existing garage door to create an off-road parking space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - O/S 2 Pound Close Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SL
Consultation - Installation of a 10m medium wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land South Of Chediston Street Halesworth Suffolk
Non Material Amendment of DC/21/5669/ARM - Residential development of 161 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure and open space, submission of Reserved Matters under Outline Planning Permi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Magnolia House Station Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BZ
Construction of pergola and installation of sauna building, replacement of patio in yorkstone and recladding of concrete steps/paths in yorkstone, renewal of pond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 2 Skoulding Place Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8FD
Proposal: 1no. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) (T1 on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Four Gables Bridge Street Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8AQ
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Magnolia House Station Road Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BZ
1no. Magnolia (T1 on plan) - Reduce crown by 2m 1no. Holly group (T2 on plan) - Reduce crown by 4m 1no Poplar (T3 on plan) - Reduce crown by 6m 1no Mixed hedge (T4 on plan) - Reduce back to boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Part Land At Maltings Close Halesworth Suffolk
Other Consultation - Telegraph poles that Call Flow Solutions Limited is planning to install under the Company's code powers
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - St Edmunds Church 12 Church Farm Lane Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8SY
5no. Sycamore (T1-T5 on submitted plan) - Pollard to approx. 6m from ground level 1no Beech (T6 on submitted plan) - Reduce crown by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 8 Thoroughfare Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8AH
Installation of an electric awning to the shopfront and replacement of ground floor side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Focus Organic 14 Thoroughfare Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8AH
Listed Building Consent - To install PV panels on pitched and flat roofs to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 56 Thoroughfare Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8AR
Consultation - Farmhouse Bakery Pavement licence - 4 tables & 8 chairs - 5.7m x 2.6m - Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 16:00 - 2 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 2 Quay Street Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8ET
To convert existing outbuilding to games room/home office.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Townsend Villa 69 Chediston Street Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BJ
Erection of 2 detached garden buildings, including demolition of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Flat At 21 Market Place Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8BB
First floor extension to existing first floor Flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Halesworth in Suffolk
Halesworth is a market town and civil parish located in north-eastern Suffolk, England, with a population of 4,726 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated 15 miles south-west of Lowestoft, it lies along a tributary of the River Blyth, and is conveniently served by Halesworth railway station on the Ipswich–Lowestoft line. The town is surrounded by several villages, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,930 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Halesworth show an average sale price of £353,990, 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 Halesworth a particularly low-crime area.
Halesworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Halesworth. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Halesworth 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 Halesworth
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Halesworth. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Halesworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Halesworth were full planning applications (14), outline applications (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
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