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Planning in The Port of Felixstowe

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Port of Felixstowe in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.

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Around The Port of Felixstowe

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About The Port of Felixstowe

The Port of Felixstowe, located in Suffolk, is the UK's largest container port, handling 48% of the nation’s containerised trade. Recognised for its significant role in global logistics, it was ranked as the 43rd busiest container port worldwide and the 8th in Europe in 2017, with a traffic volume of 3.85 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). As of 2019, it remains the 7th busiest port in the UK, making it a critical hub for planning applications related to transport and infrastructure in the region.

Property prices in The Port of Felixstowe show an average sale price of £310,923, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around The Port of Felixstowe has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Port of Felixstowe 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Port of Felixstowe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near The Port of Felixstowe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Port of Felixstowe?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near The Port of Felixstowe. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Port of Felixstowe?
The average planning decision time near The Port of Felixstowe is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near The Port of Felixstowe?
The planning approval rate near The Port of Felixstowe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Port of Felixstowe?
The most common type of planning application near The Port of Felixstowe is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Port of Felixstowe?
You can search and track planning applications near The Port of Felixstowe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.