Reydon Smear, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reydon Smear, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Reydon Smear are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,936 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reydon Smear.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reydon Smear.
- 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 Smear based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
81 planning applications found near Reydon Smear.
- - Croft Cottage Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Replacement Entry Porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 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
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
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 - - Reydon Playing Fields Wangford Road Reydon Suffolk IP18 6PA
Permitted Development Notification - Temporary holiday site with a maximum of 40 units per night including tents and caravans between 28 May to 6 June 2026
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Woodlands Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
Retrospective application - Change in roof coverings, a small increase in the agricultural buildings footprint, and change of use of part of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - 28 Old School Drive Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JZ
Proposal: 1 x Oak (TPO/122/2022 T8) - Reduce crown/pollard by 6m (from 15m to 9m)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - 27 Old School Drive Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JZ
Oak Tree Reduction. Small oak tree approximately 6 metres high. Located in the back garden. Large cavity in the main trunk. Would like to reduce the tree by approximately 1 metre to reduce wind sail.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Rush Cottage Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) - The construction of two buildings located within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse, usage for storage and home office - ancillary to use of the main dwellinghou
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-12-08
View full details - - 26 Old School Drive Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JZ
WDC TPO 320/2001 Rear garden 1 x Oak - Crown reduce and shape by up to 30%, remove deadwood & rubbing / crossing branches Reason: to increase light into property and reduce wright
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-04
View full details - - Wood End Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
Non Material Amendment of DC/21/4805/FUL - External alterations to North elevation to allow additional bedroom accommodation within garage - Retain part garage and garage door
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-22
View full details - - Farthings Wangford Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6PA
Single-storey extension to the rear, first floor, flat roof dormers to the rear and three roof lights on the front of the rear element.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - 28 Old School Drive Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JZ
TPO 320 Rear garden - middle Oak 1 x Oak - Crown reduce and shape by 30% up to max 8ft and remove deadwood. Reason: General remedial pruning to relieve shading and concerns about possible damage to pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-10-26
View full details - - Wood End Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
External alterations to North elevation to allow additional bedroom accommodation within garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-10-20
View full details - - 27 Old School Drive Reydon IP18 6JZ
TPO 320Rear garden1 x Oak - Reduce and reshape by 2m.Reason: Tree has a large cavity in main stem, reduction is carried out regularly to keep canopy size small and reduce risk of storm damage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - The Elms House Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Raise existing roof to form dressing room off bathroom (option A).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-08-24
View full details - - Sedge Cottage Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
Change of use from barn to holiday accommodation, insert window in north elevation, replace French Doors in south elevation with Bifold doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-12-20
View full details - - Elms Farm Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SW
Prior Notification - Construction of agricultural storage barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-12-05
View full details - - Woodlands Rissemere Lane East Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6SP
Implement shed/covered storage area to replace dilapidated sheds on working smallholding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-03-26
View full details - - 27 Old School Drive Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JZ
TPO No. 320Rear garden trees and numbered as per application and plan.T1 Oak - Reduce and shape canopy by 2m and remove deadwood. Reason - cavity at base and reduce wind damage.T2 Oak in rear garden N
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-10-03
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A brief summary of Reydon Smear in Suffolk
Reydon Smear is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in Reydon Smear show an average sale price of £532,936, 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 Reydon Smear a particularly low-crime area.
Reydon Smear 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 Smear 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 Smear 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 Smear
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Reydon Smear. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Reydon Smear may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Reydon Smear slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Reydon Smear were outline applications (13), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3).
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 24 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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