Southwold, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southwold, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
About Southwold
Southwold is a picturesque seaside town and civil parish located on the North Sea in East Suffolk, England. Nestled at the mouth of the River Blyth, it lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 11 miles south of Lowestoft and 29 miles northeast of Ipswich. With a population of 950 as of the 2021 Census, Southwold presents a unique setting for planning applications, offering a blend of coastal charm and natural beauty.
Population: 950 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £554,806 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Southwold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southwold.
- 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 Southwold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Southwold.
- - 4 Victoria Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HZ
Install replacement windows to property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 75 Victoria Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JQ
Listed Building Consent - Repair works to existing chimney shared with neighbour at #77
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 49 Pier Avenue Southwold Suffolk IP18 6BU
1no. Laurel (T2 on plan) - Fell 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T3 on plan) - Fell 1no. Holly (T4 on plan) - Reduce by 2m 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T6 on plan) - Reduce by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 98 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6DP
1no. Pear (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Fell The tree has grown to large for its location creating excessive shade and its roots are growing into drains causing issues. Remove tree and re plant and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Harvesters 19 Gorse Road Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6NQ
Demolition of an existing side and provision of new side extension together with some internal alteration work and a raised patio at the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 34 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6AE
1no. Eucalyptus (East corner of rear garden) - Reduce to previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - DC/26/0938/TCA - 34 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6AE
1no. Eucalyptus (East corner of rear garden) - Reduce to previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 Chester Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6LN
Removal of existing rear single storey rear extension, replacement windows & doors, works to the existing frontage bay window together with remodelling the internal layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Nu Cottage 2 Childs Yard Market Place Southwold Suffolk IP18 6DZ
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/25/4195/FUL - Demolish existing single storey extension and replace it with a new single storey extension on an enlarged footprint. Alterations to the external joine
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 3 Wymering Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6AG
Insertion of half dormer window and roof light to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Manor Lodge Woodleys Yard High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HP
1no. Fig (marked on submitted plan) - Reduce by approx. 40% 1no. Sycamore (marked on submitted plan) - Re-pollard
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 31 Station Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6AX
Two storey rear extension and a further single storey extension. New outbuilding for home gym and bar. Replace front elevation door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 71 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6DS
Non-Illuminated Advertisement Consent - Re paint & re brand existing shop sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 8 South Green Southwold Suffolk IP18 6ET
Listed Building Consent - To provide small first floor extension and addition of first floor windows to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Dunwich Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6LJ
Remove SVP, add inline slate vent
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 71 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6DS
Listed Building Consent - Update unsatisfactory outdated electrical wiring. To repair and redecorate all internal and external woodwork and glazing where needed (Windows, doors). To add in new shop fi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 34 Victoria Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JQ
Discharge of Condition No. 4 of DC/24/4211/FUL - Replacement of existing conservatory with shower room and new rear entrance lobby, replacement of existing kitchen window, first floor rear bathroom wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 17 Market Place Southwold Suffolk
Listed Building Consent - Conversion and extension of existing outbuilding to 1 no. dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 13 Victoria Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HZ
Replacement front windows and door and small air conditioning unit to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 94 High Street Southwold Suffolk IP18 6DP
Non-Illuminated Advertisement Consent - Fascia Signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-10
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A brief summary of Southwold in Suffolk
Southwold is a picturesque seaside town and civil parish located on the North Sea in East Suffolk, England. Nestled at the mouth of the River Blyth, it lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 11 miles south of Lowestoft and 29 miles northeast of Ipswich. With a population of 950 as of the 2021 Census, Southwold presents a unique setting for planning applications, offering a blend of coastal charm and natural beauty. The Town has a population of approximately 950 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.
Property prices in Southwold show an average sale price of £554,806, 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 Southwold a particularly low-crime area.
Southwold has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walberswick, Southwold. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Southwold includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI, Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Southern North Sea; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Minsmere-Walberswick; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Minsmere-Walberswick. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Southwold
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Southwold. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Southwold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southwold were full planning applications (20), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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