Kesgrave, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kesgrave, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kesgrave are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kesgrave
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, situated conveniently near Ipswich and Woodbridge. As part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area, Kesgrave offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 13,958 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- LSOA: East Suffolk 025A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kesgrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kesgrave.
- 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 Kesgrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Kesgrave.
- - Kesgrave Telephone Exchange Doctor Watsons Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of 1no. 0.4m Cabinet at ground level, 1no Omni Antenna at 15m and further ancillary equipment at high and ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 66 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JJ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two self-build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 6 Laurel Avenue Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1HB
First floor and ground floor extension, remove existing rear extension, remove existing lean-to roof and replace with pitched roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF
Padel Courts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 69 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JL
Discharge of condition Nos. 4, 7 & 8 of DC/25/3366/FUL - Replacement dwelling & detached garage/office - 4 Demolition Management Strategy - 7 Lighting Design Strategy - 8 Method Statement for Bats
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 10 Quebec Drive Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1HP
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - Garage conversion to form annexe. Refer to drawings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Birches Medical Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JF
Discharge of Condition No's 3, 4 & 12 of DC/25/3457/FUL - The construction of a 156sqm single-storey extension to an existing medical centre to provide an additional four clinical rooms, two offices/v
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 46 Edmonton Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1EG
Construction of a detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 20 Cambridge Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1EW
Non Material Amendment of DC/24/3589/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow, proposed 1 1/2 storey replacement dwelling (self build) - Change of elevation materials & change from boiler to air source h
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Woodburn 61 Ferguson Way Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 2FZ
1no. Tree of Heaven (T001 on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 14 Mackenzie Drive Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1HN
Prior Notification (Householder) - Single storey rear extension in brick with a parapet and flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 23 Main Road Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1AQ
Rear extension to existing dwelling, flat roof with parapet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - 29 Edmonton Road Kesgrave Suffolk IP5 1EF
Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/21/4439/OUT - Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Subdivision of domestic garden and erection of two new one and a half storey dwellings - Access, Appearan
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 63 Bell Lane Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1JL
Single and two storey rear extensions and internal alterations. New 1.83m high boundary fence to eastern side of rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Kesgrave in Suffolk
Kesgrave is a town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, situated conveniently near Ipswich and Woodbridge. As part of the wider Ipswich Built-up area, Kesgrave offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,958 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Kesgrave show an average sale price of £285,290, 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 Kesgrave a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kesgrave includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sinks Valley, Kesgrave SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Kesgrave 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 Kesgrave
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Kesgrave. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Kesgrave maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Kesgrave slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kesgrave were full planning applications (18), outline applications (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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