Search Harkstead planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Harkstead · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Ipswich Road Harkstead SuffolkAwaiting decisionDevelopment by a Statutory undertaker - Erection of a 9m wooden poleReceived 14 Sep 2026DC/26/03972
- Vine Cottage Alton Green Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RNApprovedHouseholder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing porch and lean toHouseholder Planning ApplicationReceived 22 Apr 2026Decided 30 Jul 2026DC/26/01711
- Beach View Walnut Tree Lane Harkstead IP9 1BSAwaiting decisionPlanning Application. Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 1no dwelling and detached garageFull Planning ApplicationReceived 15 Apr 2026DC/26/01609
- Copperas Reach Shore Lane Harkstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1BWApprovedDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/24/03390 - Condition 3 (Outdoor Shower Walls)Discharge of Condition(s)Received 22 Nov 2024Decided 23 Dec 2024DC/24/05132
- Rose Farm Ipswich Road Harkstead Ipswich Suffolk IP9 1BJApprovedApplication under S73a for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission W4656/10 dated 31.10.1972 - Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - To remove Condition 2 (Agricultural Occupancy)Full App Without Compliance of ConditionReceived 26 Jan 2024Decided 7 May 2024DC/24/00395
Planning in Harkstead
Only 3 decisions near Harkstead in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harkstead in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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Around Harkstead
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IP9 156 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Harkstead
Harkstead is a picturesque village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, positioned on the northern bank of the River Stour estuary at Holbrook Bay. Located on the Shotley peninsula, it lies approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Ipswich and falls within the Babergh local government district, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its scenic location and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 314 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harkstead 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 Harkstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Harkstead has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harkstead 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Harkstead, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Harkstead.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).