Kirton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Kirton
Kirton is a village and civil parish in East Suffolk, England, located just off the A14 road, approximately 4.5 km from Felixstowe and 10 km from Ipswich. With a population of 1,146 as recorded in the 2011 census, Kirton spans an area of 8.3 km² between the River Deben and the River Orwell. Notably, the village's architecture predominantly features flint, clay, and timber due to the lack of local quarries in Suffolk, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,246 (2021) · Area: 8.3 km²
District: Suffolk Coastal
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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: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 026B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirton.
- 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 Kirton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
284 planning applications found near Kirton.
- - Westcott 30 Falkenham Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0NW
Existing conservatory to be removed and replaced with new single storey extension for new larger kitchen, dining area, living area, utility and hone office area with existing entrance extension to be
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 5 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
3no. Sycamore (T1-T3 on plan) - Reduce lateral branches by 2.5 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Westcott 30 Falkenham Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0NW
Prior Notification (Househlder) - Existing conservatory to be removed and replaced with new single storey extension for new larger kitchen, dining area, living area, utility and hoe office area
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Oakdene House Oakdene Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0NS
Two storey rear extension, single storey side extension and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Old Maltings 23 Trimley Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0QN
1no. Ash (T1 on Order) - Remove two branches overhanging BT wire as shown on submitted photograph
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - The Nest 20 Bucklesham Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PA
Rear single storey extension and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Snape House 4 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
T7 of TPO No. 209 / 2007 1no. Oak (T001 on plan) - Crown reduce by 4 metres in height and up to 3 metres in crown radius
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - White House 4 Rectory Lane Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PY
Alterations, single storey rear extension and front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 1 Guston Gardens Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PN
Single storey front porch extension and new cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Telephone Call Box Kirton Green Falkenham Road Kirton Suffolk
Consultation - Remove payphones in your area. You can make representations for 90 days
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-06
View full details - - St Helana 28 Falkenham Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0NW
Demolition of existing single storey flat roofed extension and construction of new single storey flat roofed extension to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - CTIL 23645424 B & M Concrete Back Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0QQ
Consultation - Proposed Upgrade to Existing Radio Base Station Installation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-16
View full details - - The Lodge 5 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
TPO No. 209 / 2007 1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Crown lift over building to 5 metres above ground1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Lateral reduction on the lower and mid crown by up to 2 metres on garden side only1n
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-17
View full details - - 4 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
TPO No. 209 / 2007 1no. Oak (T3 on plan) - Crown thin by up to 15%1no. Oak (T5 on plan) - Crown reduction by up to 1 metre6no. Oak (T4, T6, T7, T8, T9 and T10 on plan) - Overall crown reduction by up
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Felaw House 2 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
Ground rear extensions, first floor balcony and replacing existing kitchen window with bifold doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 1 The Maltings Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0GB
T11 of TPO No. 209 / 20071no. Oak (T11 on Order and T1 on plan) - Reduce lateral branch overhanging neighbouring garden by 6 metres and reduce remaining crown by up to 2 metres to shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - 11 Trimley Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0QN
Construction of a cart lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-05-04
View full details - - The Old Maltings 23 Trimley Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0QN
Listed Building Consent - Replacement woven wicker fence which has been extended slightly to surround the property. Increased hard standings, shed & log store. Finally a portico to the original facade
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - The Old Maltings 23 Trimley Road Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0QN
Replacement woven wicker fence, which has been extended slightly to surround the property. Increased hard standings, shed and log store. Finally a portico to the oriental facade.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - 22 Meadowlands Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PP
Construction of a single storey extension to enlarge kitchen. Convert garage to utility and gym rooms.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-16
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A brief summary of Kirton in Suffolk
Kirton is a village and civil parish in East Suffolk, England, located just off the A14 road, approximately 4.5 km from Felixstowe and 10 km from Ipswich. With a population of 1,146 as recorded in the 2011 census, Kirton spans an area of 8.3 km² between the River Deben and the River Orwell. Notably, the village's architecture predominantly features flint, clay, and timber due to the lack of local quarries in Suffolk, making it a unique consideration for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,246 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Kirton covers an area of approximately 8.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Kirton 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 Kirton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kirton includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirton 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 Kirton
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Kirton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Kirton.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kirton were full planning applications (12), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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