How long do planning decisions take near Hollesley?

The average planning decision time near Hollesley is 210 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 Hollesley?

The planning approval rate near Hollesley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollesley?

The most common type of planning application near Hollesley is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollesley?

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Hollesley, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollesley, Suffolk.

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About Hollesley

Hollesley is a village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district, approximately five miles southeast of Woodbridge and east of Ipswich. Nestled on the Bawdsey peninsula, it had a population of 1,400 in 2005, which rose to 1,581 by the 2011 Census, making it a growing community with potential considerations for future planning applications.

Population: 1,937 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 023D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollesley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hollesley.

- Elmsfield Rectory Road Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3JS
Replacement dwelling and temporary static caravan for use during construction
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Hollesley in Suffolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hollesley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hollesley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton and Hollesley Heaths SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Sandlings. 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 Hollesley

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hollesley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 210 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hollesley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 210 days, decisions near Hollesley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hollesley were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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