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Planning in Playford

Only 1 decision near Playford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Playford in the last 24 months, from Mid Suffolk District Council's planning register.

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Around Playford

Postcode districts

IP6 238 applications in the last 12 monthsIP5 89 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid Suffolk District Council

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About Playford

Playford is a quaint village and civil parish located in East Suffolk, on the outskirts of Ipswich, with a population of approximately 215 residents across 90 households. The village derives its name from Old English, reflecting its historical significance as a site for recreation and crossing points. While Playford lacks shops and pubs, it features a church and a village hall, making it a community-focused area that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or community facilities. Nearby villages include Rushmere, Little Bealings, Great Bealings, Culpho, and Grundisburgh. The settlement has a population of approximately 250 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.

Property prices in Playford show an average sale price of £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Playford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Playford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Playford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Playford, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Playford.

The most common types were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Playford?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Playford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Playford?
The most common type of planning application near Playford is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Playford?
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