Shipmeadow, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shipmeadow, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Shipmeadow
Shipmeadow is a village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 2.5 miles east of Bungay and west of Beccles along the B1062 road. Located 15 miles northwest of Norwich, this idyllic area offers potential for various planning applications, given its strategic position within the picturesque Suffolk landscape.
Population: 136 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shipmeadow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shipmeadow.
- 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 Shipmeadow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Shipmeadow.
- - The Cottage Low Road Shipmeadow Suffolk NR34 8HP
Remove existing conservatory and car port. Build new extension and attached garage
Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land To The North Of Low Road Shipmeadow Beccles Suffolk NR34 8HP
Consultation - 30 Camping Pitches
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land At Locks Lane Bridge Geldeston Norfolk
Change of bridge design, non-material amendment to permission BA/2022/0468/FUL - THIS APPLICATION WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BROADS AUTHORITY - BA/2025/0242/NONMAT
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Bridge Adjacent To The Locks Inn Locks Lane Geldeston Beccles Norfolk NR34 0HW
Change of bridge design, non-material amendment to permission BA/2022/0468/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Broads | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Bridge On Locks Lane Geldeston At Northwest Enterance To The Locks Inn Community Pub Norfolk
The bridge support at the south end of the bridge is deteriorating and require repair and strengthening to allow for continued access to the Locks Inn and the public moorings on the river Waveney. It
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - Bridge On Locks Lane, Geldeston At Northwest Entrance To The Locks Inn Community Pub
Repair and strengthening of bridge
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Broads | Date: 2022-11-25
View full details - - Footbridges At Geldeston Lock Locks Lane Shipmeadow Suffolk
Replacement of existing footbridge with steel and timber structure, associated access ramps and furniture
Status: Conditions | Council: Broads | Date: 2005-12-22
View full details - - River Waveney Adjacent Togeldeston Lock Shipmeadow
Replacement of existing footbridge with steel & timber structure, associated access ramps and furniture
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2005-12-22
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A brief summary of Shipmeadow in Suffolk
Shipmeadow is a village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 2.5 miles east of Bungay and west of Beccles along the B1062 road. Located 15 miles northwest of Norwich, this idyllic area offers potential for various planning applications, given its strategic position within the picturesque Suffolk landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 136 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Shipmeadow show an average sale price of £281,980, 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 Shipmeadow a particularly low-crime area.
Shipmeadow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Geldeston. 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 Shipmeadow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Geldeston Meadows 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, Shipmeadow 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 Shipmeadow
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shipmeadow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shipmeadow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shipmeadow were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
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