Letheringham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Letheringham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Letheringham
Letheringham is a sparsely populated civil parish located in East Suffolk, England, along the scenic Deben River. This tranquil area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, catering to those interested in developing within a peaceful rural environment.
Population: 67 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (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 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Letheringham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Letheringham.
- 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 Letheringham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Letheringham.
- - The Old Forge Cooks Hill Letheringham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7RB
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/21/1774/FUL - Erection of side extension, partly single-storey, partly two-storey, to house swimming pool with bedroom above - The roof to the two-storey element and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - The Old Forge Cooks Hill Letheringham Suffolk IP13 7RB
Non Material Amendment of DC/21/1774/FUL - Erection of side extension, partly single-storey, partly two-storey, to house swimming pool with bedroom above. - Removal of the swimming pool from the plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Letheringham in Suffolk
Letheringham is a sparsely populated civil parish located in East Suffolk, England, along the scenic Deben River. This tranquil area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, catering to those interested in developing within a peaceful rural environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 67 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Letheringham show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Letheringham a particularly low-crime area.
Letheringham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Easton. 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 Letheringham includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Letheringham 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 Letheringham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Letheringham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Letheringham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Letheringham were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.