Lound, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lound, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lound are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lound
Lound is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, England. Situated 4.5 miles north of Lowestoft and 5 miles south of Great Yarmouth, it sits close to the North Sea coast, just 2 miles from Hopton-on-Sea, and borders Norfolk. This strategic location may present opportunities for planning and development, making it a notable area for prospective applications.
Population: 349 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lound.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lound.
- 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 Lound based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Lound in Suffolk
Lound is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, England. Situated 4.5 miles north of Lowestoft and 5 miles south of Great Yarmouth, it sits close to the North Sea coast, just 2 miles from Hopton-on-Sea, and borders Norfolk. This strategic location may present opportunities for planning and development, making it a notable area for prospective applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 349 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Lound show an average sale price of £230,980, 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 Lound a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lound includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lound 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 Lound
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Lound.
The most common application types near Lound were discharge of conditions (1).
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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.