Pakefield, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pakefield, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Pakefield
Pakefield is a suburb of Lowestoft, situated approximately 2 miles south of the town centre in the East Suffolk district of England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 6,563, making it a notable area for residential planning and development within the region.
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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 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pakefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pakefield.
- 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 Pakefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Pakefield.
- - 1 Ferini Gardens Cliftonville Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AY
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) - 10m x 5m swimming pool including paving to pool surround
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 124 Stradbroke Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7HX
Rear and side extension. Internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1A Florence Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7BX
Retrospective Application - Change of Use from C3 to Childminder
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 102 Pakefield Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0JS
Non Material Amendment of DC/25/2062/FUL - Single-storey rear extension, new front porch, and internal alterations to existing dwelling. - Timber frame single storey, kitchen & bathroom. Bathroom to r
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Essex And Suffolk Water Tower Stradbroke Road Pakefield Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AP
Consultation - Removal of 6 no. antennas. Installation of 9 no. new antennas on new supporting steelwork, 1 no. transmission dish. Other associated ancillary development including: Internal upgrade of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 143 Stradbroke Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7HP
Non-Material Amendment of DC/25/0599/FUL - Construction of a detached annexe - Change external finish from cream cladding to cream render
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 82 Stradbroke Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7HT
Single storey rear and side extension (existing conservatory to be removed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Manor House Pakefield Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0JT
Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/24/3953/FUL - Alterations to facilitate ancillary use of existing outbuilding as annexe for Manor House - Historic Building Record
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Manor House Pakefield Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0JT
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/24/3954/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Alterations to facilitate ancillary use of existing outbuilding as annexe for Manor House - Historic Building Record
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 29 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LH
To fell Holly tree in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 76 Florence Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7BY
Single Storey Rear Extension and Internal Alterations for removal of 2 downstairs chimneys
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 29 Grayson Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7BB
Two-storey rear extension & front storm porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 95 Pakefield Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0JT
Rear extension and replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 41 The Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LH
Modifications to front facade, relaying of existing driveway and replacement front boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 24 Sunningdale Avenue Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7DB
Non Material Amendment of DC/22/3900/FUL - Garage Conversion - Extension - Change three elevations to cladding, move building over 100mm due to ground height difference.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Pakefield in Suffolk
Pakefield is a suburb of Lowestoft, situated approximately 2 miles south of the town centre in the East Suffolk district of England. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 6,563, making it a notable area for residential planning and development within the region.
Property prices in Pakefield 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 Pakefield a particularly low-crime area.
Pakefield has one conservation area within its boundaries: South Lowestoft and Kirkley. 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 Pakefield includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary. 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, Pakefield 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 Pakefield
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Pakefield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pakefield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pakefield were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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