Holton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Holton
Holton is a village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, near the town of Halesworth. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 832 and is comprised of two distinct areas: Upper Holton and Holton. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and community character.
Population: 860 (2021)
District: Waveney
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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 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holton.
- 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 Holton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Holton.
- - Former Timber Yard And Sawmill Sandy Lane Holton Suffolk
Application to operate a Certified Location
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Lord Nelson Inn Mill Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PP
1no. Horse Chestnut (marked on submitted plan) - Reduce crown by 1/3 1no. Leylandii (marked on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - St Peters Church Beccles Road Holton Suffolk IP19 8NG
1 no. Beech (marked on plan) - Reduce crown on east side by up to 1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Halfpenny Bungay Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PL
1no. Bird Cherry (marked on plan) - Reduce height by 1/3, remove crossing and dead branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Mill House Southwold Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PW
TPO/7/1949 (G2) 1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Remove dead wood. 1no. Hawthorn (T3 on plan) - Raise crown from building. 1no. Box (T6 on plan) - 2m whole tree reduction. 1no. Yew (T7 on plan) - 4m whole tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Mill Rising Mill Road Holton Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8PP
Tree one is a scots pine located in front garden on the left hand side of driveway when facing house.Tree two is a Norway spruce located in back lawn to be reduced by Approximately 12 feet due to move
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Holton St Peter School Bungay Road Holton Suffolk IP19 8PL
Discharge of condition 6 - Arboricultural Ondition Report. For application SCC/0081/22W
Status: Permitted | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Pine Tree Close Holton Suffolk
Discharge of condition Nos. 12 and 13 of DC/20/3070/FUL - Construction of 15 New Dwellings - Condition 12 - Accompanying Notes - External Lighting, Condition 13 - 2519-20 - Soft Landscaping - Proposal
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Holton in Suffolk
Holton is a village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, near the town of Halesworth. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 832 and is comprised of two distinct areas: Upper Holton and Holton. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural charm and community character. The settlement has a population of approximately 860 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Holton 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 Holton a particularly low-crime area.
Holton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Holton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holton Pit SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holton 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 Holton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Holton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Holton.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holton were tree works (4), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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