Oulton Broad, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oulton Broad, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Oulton Broad
Oulton Broad, located in Suffolk, England, encompasses both a picturesque lake and a vibrant suburb of Lowestoft. This area serves as a key point of interest for planning applications, given its unique blend of residential and recreational spaces that attract both residents and visitors alike.
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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 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oulton Broad.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oulton Broad.
- 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 Oulton Broad based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Oulton Broad.
- - Nicholas Everitt Park Bridge Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JR
T1: Oak - reshape limbs by approx. 2.5m over the tennis court to remove encroachment.
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - John Lang Court Bridge Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9LQ
Replace 3no. external timber doors with aluminium doors
Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Old Maltings Boathouse Caldecott Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PH
Change to design of balustrade with introduction of black powder coated stainless steel uprights, non-material amendment to permission BA/2025/0082/HOUSEH
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Kessett Broadview Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PL
T1: Holm Oak - 50% pollard
Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Ivy House Farm Ivy Lane Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HY
Changes to window locations, non-material amendment to permission BA/2024/0221/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 8 Cotmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9PW
Single storey rear extension and replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 153A Bridge Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JU
Conversion of outbuilding to create dwelling
Type: Heritage | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Nicholas Everitt Park Bridge Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JR
T61: Willow (Salix spp.) - crown reduction of 4m. T80: Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) - crown reduction of 3m and remove significant deadwood. T94: Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) - insert a dynamic br
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Nicholas Everitt Park Bridge Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JR
T1: Cherry (dead) - remove to ground level. T2: Maple (uprooted) - remove to ground level. T3: Horse Chestnut (H15m) - reduce the canopy by 2.5m. T4: Oak - reduce the tree leaving a standing stem at 4
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Broads | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Broad House Nicholas Everitt Park Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JR
Various internal and external works to improve and repair roofs, rainwater shedding, drainage, ventilation and damp issues & installation of solar panels and re-building of chimney.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Broads | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Broadlands Park Marsh Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9JY
Conversion of gym to 7no. hotel bedrooms (year round use)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 15 Romany Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PJ
Installation of 16 solar PV panel across two outbuildings (8 on each). Both buildings are within the rear garden of the property and have flat roofs. The panels will be installed on the roofs using a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Windyridge Broadview Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3PL
WDC TPO 350 (trees numbered as per TPO)T1 Scots Pine - Crown Lift as per photo, crown clean and crown reduction of up to 15%. T2 Scots Pine - Remove arrowed lower limb as per photos and crown reductio
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-16
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A brief summary of Oulton Broad in Suffolk
Oulton Broad, located in Suffolk, England, encompasses both a picturesque lake and a vibrant suburb of Lowestoft. This area serves as a key point of interest for planning applications, given its unique blend of residential and recreational spaces that attract both residents and visitors alike.
Property prices in Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad a particularly low-crime area.
Oulton Broad has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oulton Broad. 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 Oulton Broad includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sprat's Water and Marshes, Carlton Colville SSSI; 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, Oulton Broad 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 Oulton Broad
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Oulton Broad. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Oulton Broad.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oulton Broad were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.