How long do planning decisions take near Trimley St Martin?

The average planning decision time near Trimley St Martin is 90 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 Trimley St Martin?

The planning approval rate near Trimley St Martin is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Trimley St Martin?

The most common type of planning application near Trimley St Martin is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Trimley St Martin, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Trimley St Martin, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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About Trimley St Martin

Trimley St. Martin is a village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, nestled between the Orwell and Deben rivers. Situated on the Colneis Hundred, a narrow stretch of land connecting Ipswich to Felixstowe, the parish had a population of 1,942 as of the 2011 census, making it an important consideration for local planning applications.

Population: 2,120 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £280,289 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 027D

Crime Statistics

14 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 11
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Trimley St Martin.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trimley St Martin.

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 Trimley St Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Trimley St Martin.

- 61 Mill Lane Trimley St Martin Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0RP
Non-material Amendement of DC/24/4552/FUL - "Change of use and extension of outbuilding to an annex" - Amendment - "Roof pitch changed to remove flat element of build."
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Land South Of High Road Trimley St Martin Suffolk
Discharge of Condition No. 5 of DC/20/2890/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/16/2119/OUT - (Outline planning application for development of up to 70 dwellings, public open space and associated
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
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- Reeve Lodge Gun Lane Trimley St Martin Suffolk
Consultation - A statutory consultation made under section 8(3) of the Water Industry Act 1991 ("WIA91") to grant Independent Water Networks a variation to its appointment as a water and sewerage comp
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-18
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- Land Adjacent To Reeve Lodge High Road Trimley St Martin Suffolk
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and details reserved by Conditions: 4 (internal access); 6 (self-build design code); 10 (archaeology); 12 (details of estate ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Trimley St Martin in Suffolk

Property prices in Trimley St Martin show an average sale price of £280,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 14 crimes reported in the Trimley St Martin area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Trimley St Martin includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orwell Estuary SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Stour and Orwell Estuaries; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Stour and Orwell Estuaries. 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 Trimley St Martin

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Trimley St Martin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Trimley St Martin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Trimley St Martin were full planning applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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