Marlesford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marlesford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Marlesford
Marlesford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a small population of 233 residents, making it a close-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments.
Population: 237 (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 021B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marlesford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marlesford.
- 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 Marlesford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Marlesford.
- - Poplar Farm Low Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AL
Listed Building Consent - South wall - current cement render will be removed and replaced with a traditional lime render - with a non hydraulic lime putty on a woodwool backing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Ford Gatehouse Ford Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AS
First floor extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - Land Opposite Oremead Ford Road Marlesford Suffolk
1no. Cedar (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-06
View full details - - Community Centre Church Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AT
1no. Oak (marked on plan) - Crown reduction in height by up to 4 metres and laterally reduce by 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-11
View full details - - Barn Owl Cottage 19 Low Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AL
Construction of new link between existing house extension and detached annexe, new porch to existing extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Barn Owl Cottage 19 Low Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AL
Listed Building Consent - Construction of new link between existing house extension and detached annexe, new porch to existing extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Lambley Cottage Bell Lane Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AH
Single storey rear extension, roof terrace and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-01-21
View full details - - Barn Adjacent The Firs Church Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AT
Non Material Amendment of DC/16/5278/FUL - Barn Conversion and demolition of timber outbuilding - Minor changes to external design, window positions and rooflights. Retention of more historic fabric a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-01-19
View full details - - The Barn Church Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AT
T1 Hawthorn: Fell because of proximity to dwelling and damage to outbuilding. T2 Apple: Fell, dead. T3 Ash: Fell, close to dwelling and causing damage to adjacent wall. T4 Spruce: Fell, excess shading
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-01-07
View full details - - Barn Adjacent The Firs Church Road Marlesford IP13 0AT
Non Material Amendment of DC/16/5278/FUL - Barn Conversion and demolition of timber outbuilding - Minor changes to external design, window positions and rooflights. Retention of more historic fabric a
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - The Boot House Church Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AT
Proposed two flat roof dormers in west elevation and single conservation roof light in north facing roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-08-05
View full details - - Barn Owl Cottage 19 Low Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AL
Listed Building Consent - Construction of new link between existing house extension and detached annexe, new porch to existing extension and associated alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-07-05
View full details - - Barn Owl Cottage 19 Low Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AL
Construction of new link between existing house extension and detached annexe, new porch to existing extension and associated alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-07-05
View full details - - Meadow Cottage Low Road Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AW
Replacement windows, front door and porch canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-04-17
View full details - - Barn Adjacent The Firs Church Road Marlesford IP13 0AT
Details as required by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 & 15 of DC/16/5278/FUL (Barn Conversion and demolition of timber outbuilding).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Quoit House Church Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AT
T1 Group of 4 conifers, to be felled; roots affecting structure of garage and driveway.T2 Horse Chestnut; crown reduce by 50% and reshape; tree has leaning stem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Lime Tree Barn Lime Tree Farm Lane Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AE
Single storey extension to west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-04-17
View full details - - 19 Low Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AL
Listed Building Consent - Repair existing roof and remove existing (rotten) dormer windows to the rear and to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-20
View full details - - Lime Tree Farm Lime Tree Farm Lane Marlesford Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AE
Subdivision of large dwelling to form two separate dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-17
View full details - - 1 Holly Cottages Low Road Marlesford Suffolk IP13 0AN
Proposed single storey extension to rear of building, construction of new dormer window to replace existing roof light, replacement of all window and door to the front elevation and the addition of on
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-12-20
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A brief summary of Marlesford in Suffolk
Marlesford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a small population of 233 residents, making it a close-knit community that may influence local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 237 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Marlesford 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 Marlesford a particularly low-crime area.
Marlesford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marlesford. 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 Marlesford 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, Marlesford 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 Marlesford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Marlesford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marlesford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Marlesford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Marlesford were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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