Search Southwold planning applications
31 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southwold · updated daily · East Suffolk Council
- Thyme Cottage Mill Lane Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HWAwaiting decisionReplacing existing summer house with a new garden studio, without increasing hard standing.Received 3 Nov 2026DC/26/3842/FUL
- 64 Pier Avenue Southwold Suffolk IP18 6BUAwaiting decision1no. Silver Birch (marked on submitted aerial photo) - Reduce whole crown by 2mReceived 29 Oct 2026DC/26/3804/TCA
- 16 Cumberland Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JPAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment of DC/23/2891/FUL - Proposed replacement front wall, alterations to existing house and proposed garage - Change external finish of single storey element of property from brick slips to black stained natural timber feather edge cladding.Received 29 Oct 2026DC/26/3802/AME
- 3 St James Green Southwold Suffolk IP18 6JLAwaiting decisionConsultation - To install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus.Received 15 Oct 2026DC/26/3628/CON
- 60 Stradbroke Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6LQAwaiting decisionReplacement of windows and front doorReceived 7 Oct 2026DC/26/3511/FUL
Planning in Southwold
- Approved
- 95%
- 35 of 36 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southwold in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.
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IP18 159 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £532,936, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Southwold area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Southwold a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Southwold has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southwold 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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In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Southwold. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.