Kessingland, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kessingland, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kessingland are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kessingland
Kessingland is a village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 4 miles south of Lowestoft on the UK's east coast. The area holds archaeological significance, with Palaeolithic and Neolithic artifacts discovered, alongside the remains of an ancient forest submerged beneath the sea. This rich historical context may influence planning applications in the region, particularly those related to development and conservation efforts.
Population: 4,242 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £237,100 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kessingland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kessingland.
- 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 Kessingland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
354 planning applications found near Kessingland.
- - Manor Farm Care Home 82 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SJ
Discharge of Condition No. 8 of DC/25/3745/VOC - Variation of Condition No 4 of DC/16/2868/FUL - Construction of a 60no. bed care home (use class C2) with associated car parking, refuse and external l
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 48 Glebe Road West Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7UB
Proposed side extension, conservatory and dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent 48 Mclean Drive Kessingland Suffolk
Construction of two residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 8 Whites Lane Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TF
Extension and Alterations, remove Utility Room and construct Garden Room, internal alterations including insertion of two new windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Part Land Adjacent 196 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a 10m light wooded pole at the above location.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Manor Farm Care Home 82 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SJ
Discharge of Condition No. 9 of DC/25/3745/VOC - Variation of Condition No 4 of DC/16/2868/FUL - Construction of a 60no. bed care home (use class C2) with associated car parking, refuse and external l
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Part Footpath Fronting 8 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland Suffolk
Consultation - Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 135 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SQ
To brick up doors to front bedroom and replace with timber window, and raise pitch on lounge roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - The Shrubbery 133 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SQ
Discharge of Condition 4 of DC/22/1353/FUL - Infilling between house and existing garage to form new single storey kitchen extension - ground gas and vapour strategy
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 2 London Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7PW
Install a new dropped kerb to the side of 2 London Road for car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Manor Farm Care Home 82 Church Road Kessingland Suffolk NR33 7SJ
Discharge of Condition No.7 of DC/21/0545/VOC - Variation of Condition No.13 of DC/16/2868/FUL - Construction of a 60no. bed care home (use class C2) with associated car parking, refuse and external l
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 37 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TR
Prior Notification (Householder) - The building will be part brick, matching existing house brickwork with upvc frames and a lightweight tiled roof in grey to match closely to existing tiled roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 24 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TQ
Change of Use of workshop to C3 Dwellinghouse and office to residential annex, demolition of existing shed and paint shop and erection of cart shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Manor Farm Care Home 82 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SJ
Non-material Amendment of DC/21/0545/VOC - Variation of Condition No.13 of DC/16/2868/FUL - Construction of a 60no. bed care home (use class C2) with associated car parking, refuse and external landsc
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Manor Farm Care Home 82 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7SJ
Variation of Condition No 4 of DC/16/2868/FUL - Construction of a 60no. bed care home (use class C2) with associated car parking, refuse and external landscaping - Amend existing vehicular access cond
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 26 Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TQ
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/25/1298/FUL - Porch to front of property - Add undercover area to front door of approved porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent 48 Mclean Drive Kessingland Suffolk
Discharge of Condition Nos. 4, 5, 6 & 7 of DC/23/0038/FUL (AP/23/0056/REFUSE) - Construction of new dwelling on vacant site; provision of off-street parking on land at 2 Smith Crescent - Material Deta
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent 48 Mclean Drive Kessingland Suffolk
Variation of Condition 2 & 11 of DC/23/0038/FUL ( APP/X3540/W/23/3326401 ) - Construction of new dwelling on vacant site; provision of off-street parking on land at 2 Smith Crescent - To create an imp
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 107 Lloyds Avenue Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TT
TPO/079/2021 - T1 1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Reduce southern side by 3-4m and balance crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - The Old Police House Church Road Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7TH
Variation of Condition No's. 2 and 4 of DC/23/4045/FUL - Side and front extension, internal alterations and alterations to windows and doors - Add Velux windows to rear elevation which will be fixed c
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Kessingland in Suffolk
Kessingland is a village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, approximately 4 miles south of Lowestoft on the UK's east coast. The area holds archaeological significance, with Palaeolithic and Neolithic artifacts discovered, alongside the remains of an ancient forest submerged beneath the sea. This rich historical context may influence planning applications in the region, particularly those related to development and conservation efforts. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,242 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Kessingland show an average sale price of £237,100, 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 Kessingland a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kessingland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Kessingland
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Kessingland. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kessingland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Kessingland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kessingland were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (14), outline applications (10).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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