Reydon, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reydon, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Reydon are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Reydon
Reydon is a civil parish and village located just north-west of Southwold in East Suffolk, England. With a population that grew from 2,582 in 2011 to an estimated 2,772 in 2018, Reydon offers a mix of historical charm and coastal proximity, notably near the eroded cliffs of Easton Bavents. The area, whose name suggests "Rye Hill," features the parish church of St Margaret of Antioch and has seen changes in its boundaries, including the merger with Easton Bavents in 1987. This growth and development make Reydon a notable area for planning applications and community initiatives.
Population: 2,546 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reydon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reydon.
- 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 Reydon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Reydon.
- - Hyacinth Cottage Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Extension of existing ground floor extension eastwards by 60cm, to allow for cavity wall build, replacement extension roof to pitch, incorporating inverted dormer window. Replace kitchen window with a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Elms Farm Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Demolition of the dilapidated and now partly collapsed cart shed and the construction of a replacement outbuilding on the same footprint.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Elms Farm Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of the dilapidated and now partly collapsed cart shed and the construction of a replacement outbuilding on the same footprint.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
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A brief summary of Reydon in Suffolk
Reydon is a civil parish and village located just north-west of Southwold in East Suffolk, England. With a population that grew from 2,582 in 2011 to an estimated 2,772 in 2018, Reydon offers a mix of historical charm and coastal proximity, notably near the eroded cliffs of Easton Bavents. The area, whose name suggests "Rye Hill," features the parish church of St Margaret of Antioch and has seen changes in its boundaries, including the merger with Easton Bavents in 1987. This growth and development make Reydon a notable area for planning applications and community initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,546 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Reydon a particularly low-crime area.
Reydon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Southwold. 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 Reydon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Benacre to Easton Bavents. 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, Reydon 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 Reydon
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Reydon.
The most common application types near Reydon were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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