How long do planning decisions take near Mutford?

The average planning decision time near Mutford is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Mutford?

The planning approval rate near Mutford is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mutford?

The most common type of planning application near Mutford is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mutford?

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Mutford, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mutford, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Mutford

Mutford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk District of Suffolk, England. Situated 5 miles southwest of Lowestoft and 4 miles southeast of Beccles, it lies in a predominantly rural setting and shares borders with several parishes, including Barnby and Carlton Colville. Historically significant, Mutford is noted for its mention in the Domesday Book and lends its name to the Half Hundred of Mutford, making it an area of interest for those researching local planning applications.

Population: 465 (2021)

District: Waveney

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mutford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mutford.

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 Mutford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Mutford.

- 1 Newson Avenue Mutford Beccles Suffolk NR34 7UN
Rear extension, new side window and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Honey Bee House Holly Lane Mutford Beccles Suffolk NR34 7UX
Carport and Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-18
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- Ash Farm Dairy Lane Mutford Beccles Suffolk NR34 7QJ
Demolish existing barn and build a Three Bay Oak Framed Cart Shed 6 meters deep by 9 meter wide. One bay will be enclosed with hard wood barn doors, to give owners secure storage and parking area. The
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-07-28
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A brief summary of Mutford in Suffolk

Property prices in Mutford show an average sale price of £281,980, 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 Mutford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mutford includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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 Mutford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Mutford. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mutford.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Mutford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Mutford were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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