Search Orford planning applications
26 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Orford · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Rose Cottage Quay Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NUAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent - Repairs to stone wall and replacement gate. Refurbishment of entrance metal gate, new railings and brick plinth to front wall.Received 2 Nov 2026DC/26/3388/LBC
- Rose Cottage Quay Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NUAwaiting decisionBoundary wall repairs. New low plinth wall and railingsReceived 2 Nov 2026DC/26/3759/FUL
- 102 Front Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2LNAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension following removal of existing small garden room extension; and replacement windows and door.Received 28 Oct 2026DC/26/3732/FUL
- 87 Pump Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2LZAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent - Urgent repair and rebuilding works to the chimney, together with repair and repointing works to the front elevation, and localised internal repairs involving the removal of small areas of damp-affected plaster and replacement with an appropriate breathable plaster.Received 20 Oct 2026DC/26/3678/LBC
- 49 The Chestnuts Church Street Orford Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2NTApproved1no. Bay (T1 on plan) - FellReceived 13 Aug 2026Decided 22 Sep 2026DC/26/2885/TCA
Planning in Orford
Only 6 decisions near Orford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Orford in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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Around Orford
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IP12 383 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Suffolk Council
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About Orford
Orford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, nestled within the scenic Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated just 9 miles east of Woodbridge, Orford boasts a population of 713 as of the 2011 census, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in a charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 567 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Orford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Orford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Orford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orford 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Orford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Orford.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (3).