North Cove, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Cove, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Cove are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Cove
North Cove is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 3 miles east of Beccles and 5 miles west of Lowestoft. The village merges with Barnby, allowing for shared resources while maintaining distinct parish councils for each area. This proximity to larger towns and community ties may influence planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 433 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,715 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Cove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Cove.
- 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 North Cove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
106 planning applications found near North Cove.
- - Part Verge East Of 87 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Part Footpath West Of 26 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a 9m light wooden pole at the above location.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Part Land Opposite Mulberry House Marsh Lane North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Part Verge North East Of 34 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a 9m light wooden pole at the above location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Part Footpath East Of 79 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Part Verge North West Of 30 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Suffolk
Consultation - Installation of a 9m wooden pole at the above location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 58 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PQ
First Floor Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Meadowbank 43 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PQ
Addition of pitched roof to porch and 2 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Moorcroft Boundary Lane North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PU
TPO/078/2021 - T1 1no. Ash (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 3 Conifer Close North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PW
Two storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Moorcroft Boundary Lane North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PU
Proposal: TPO/078/2021 - T2 1no. Oak (Oak to reduce on plan) - Whole tree reduction by 1-2m, clear BT wire, Crown raise to 4m from ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - 44 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PQ
Porch extension and replacement pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-19
View full details - - 10 Spinney Close North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PT
Three antenna masts for amateur radio or HAM radio. To be erected in back garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-22
View full details - - Red Lodge The Street North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PU
Discharge of Condition Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11 of DC/22/1183/FUL - Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with two dwellings, garaging and all associated works - Condition 5 - Provision of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-11-16
View full details - - Plot Mill Lane Barnby Suffolk NR34 7PX
Non Material Amendment to DC/21/4613/VOC - (Construction of new dwelling and garaging including materials) - feature panel at entry door and rear stair window, change of material to Wienerberger Rinko
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - 7 Park Terrace Marsh Lane North Cove Suffolk NR34 7PP
Single storey flat roof extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-20
View full details - - Red Lodge The Street North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PU
Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with two dwellings, garaging and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-25
View full details - - 86 Pinewood Gardens North Cove Beccles Suffolk NR34 7PG
Construction of a single storey extension to bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-07
View full details - - Garden House The Street North Cove NR34 7PN
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of single glazing in a number of windows on the property to 12mm or 14mm slim line glazing. Also complete replacement of a rear casement window that has been deem
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-02
View full details - - Plot Mill Lane Barnby Suffolk NR34 7PX
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/21/0929/FUL - Construction of new dwelling & garaging including materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-10-06
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A brief summary of North Cove in Suffolk
North Cove is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 3 miles east of Beccles and 5 miles west of Lowestoft. The village merges with Barnby, allowing for shared resources while maintaining distinct parish councils for each area. This proximity to larger towns and community ties may influence planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 433 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in North Cove show an average sale price of £314,715, 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 North Cove a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Cove includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barnby Broad & Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The Broads; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Broadland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Broadland; 1 National Parks: THE BROADS. 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, North Cove 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 North Cove
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near North Cove. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 North Cove.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near North Cove were full planning applications (8), outline applications (8), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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