Leiston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leiston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
About Leiston
Leiston is a town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Situated near Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, it lies 21 miles northeast of Ipswich and 90 miles from London. With a population of 5,508 recorded in the 2011 Census, Leiston offers a unique blend of community and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,750 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leiston.
- 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 Leiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Leiston.
- - 11 Aldeburgh Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JY
Lawful Development Certificate(Existing) - Use of the dwellinghouse as a 6-bedroom HMO and the erection of an incidental outbuilding (substantially completed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Crown House King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JX
Discharge of Condition No. 7 of DC/23/3550/FUL - Details of conversion works to the former Crown Hotel public house to form 11 bed HMO following planning appeal for change of use, APP/X3540/W/3308126
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 17 Long Row Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AH
Two storey rear extension, new side entrance door and new windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 17 Buller Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4HA
Reconstruction of dilapidated rear extensions - internal renovation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 37 King Georges Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JX
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - a) Non structural works to inside the main property such as adding a ensuite to downstairs bedroom. Converting garage to habitable space. Connecting two new bath
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Unit 16 Masterlord Industrial Estate Station Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JD
Construction of mezzanine floor to form office space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Street Payphone O/S Post Office Sizewell Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4AA
Consultation - To remove 1 public payphones
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Smyth House Residential Home 106 High Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BZ
Discharge of Condition Nos 3, 4, 5 and 6 of DC/25/0447/FUL - Change of use from C2 care home to Sui Generis HMO with 19-bed spaces for use by Sizewell C construction workers, followed by its reconfigu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 3 South Close Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BD
Conversion and extension of existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling to 7 Bed HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Heartsease Villa Orchard Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DB
Single storey Porch/Boot room on North side of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 27 Garrett Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LF
Remove existing front entrance canopy and construct front porch with WC and storage space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 39 Garrett Crescent Leiston Suffolk IP16 4LF
Construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the property, a single storey porch to the front of the property and erection of a new garage, including demolition of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 67 Kings Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4DA
Construction of stock room extension within existing rear yard and internal alterations to existing shop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 23 Sylvester Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BH
Lawful Development Certificate(Proposed) - Change of use of garage to bedroom. Drylining, new roof and new window to garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 26A High Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4EW
Replacement of 1 wooden single glaze bay window to the rear of property with 1x smooth white double glazed UPVC L shaped window with 18 mm Georgian bars. Replacement of 1 wooden single glaze window on
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Masterlord Industrial Estate Station Road Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JD
Prior Approval Solar PV Non-Domestic - The proposal is for a 74.1 kW roof mounted solar system consisting of 195 solar modules, 1 40kW inverter and 1 20kW inverter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Leiston in Suffolk
Leiston is a town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Situated near Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, it lies 21 miles northeast of Ipswich and 90 miles from London. With a population of 5,508 recorded in the 2011 Census, Leiston offers a unique blend of community and accessibility, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 5,750 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Leiston show an average sale price of £295,280, 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 Leiston a particularly low-crime area.
Leiston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leiston. 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 Leiston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sizewell Marshes SSSI, Leiston - Aldeburgh 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leiston 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 Leiston
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Leiston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leiston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leiston were full planning applications (10), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.