Little Bealings, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Bealings, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Bealings are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Bealings
Little Bealings is a quaint village in Suffolk, England, with a population of around 470 residents across approximately 185 households. Situated near Ipswich and Woodbridge, it is surrounded by several other villages, including Great Bealings, Playford, Culpho, Martlesham, and Grundisburgh. This small community presents a unique landscape for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and proximity to larger urban areas.
Population: 458 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,697 (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 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Bealings.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Bealings.
- 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 Little Bealings based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Little Bealings.
- - Woodside Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Discharge of condition Nos. 8, 9,10 & 14 of DC/25/4656/VOC for the Variation of Condition Nos. 2, 4, 8, and 14 of DC/22/2984/FUL - Construction of one detached dwelling and garage - Change approved dr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Woodside Martlesham Road Little Bealings Suffolk IP13 6LX
Retain single outbuilding within residential curtilage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - High Rigg The Street Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LT
Retrospective Application - Erection of close boarded fence to South boundary of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Galleon House Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Rear extension creating orangery with bar and dining space, internal modifications to create larger kitchen and additional toilet. External addition of an outdoor kitchen with landscaping and fire pit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Fernlea Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Proposed dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Woodside Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Variation of Condition Nos. 2, 4, 8, and 14 of DC/22/2984/FUL - Construction of one detached dwelling and garage. - Change approved drawings to reflect amendments to design and layout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Grove Cottage The Street Little Bealings Suffolk IP13 6LT
Discharge of Condition No. 10 of DC/25/0972/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/24/0689/OUT - Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - New single family dwelling with associated amenity space
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - The Chestnuts Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Retrospective Application - Proposed detached 2 bay cart lodge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - The Weald Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Construction of rear single storey flat roof extension, single storey flat roof porch and remodeling of bay to front. Minor internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Woodside Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX
Detached garage for 3 cars
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - Railway Field The Street Little Bealings Suffolk
Change of use of land from Agricultural to an enclosed dog exercise field (Suis Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Little Bealings in Suffolk
Little Bealings is a quaint village in Suffolk, England, with a population of around 470 residents across approximately 185 households. Situated near Ipswich and Woodbridge, it is surrounded by several other villages, including Great Bealings, Playford, Culpho, Martlesham, and Grundisburgh. This small community presents a unique landscape for planning applications, reflecting both its rural charm and proximity to larger urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 458 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Little Bealings show an average sale price of £424,697, 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 Little Bealings a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Bealings includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sinks Valley, Kesgrave SSSI. 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 Little Bealings
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Little Bealings. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Bealings may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Little Bealings slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Bealings were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Beacon Hill planning applications
- Great Bealings planning applications
- Boot Street planning applications
- Martlesham planning applications
- Playford planning applications
- Martlesham Heath planning applications
- Kesgrave planning applications
- Culpho planning applications
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.