Trimley St Mary, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trimley St Mary, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Trimley St Mary
Trimley St Mary is a charming village and parish located on the outskirts of Felixstowe, nestled between Harwich Harbour and the River Deben in East Suffolk. Known for its historical significance along the Roman road to Ipswich, the village features notable landmarks, including its church and that of its neighbor, Trimley St Martin, which were built following a historical family feud. The area offers local shops, two pubs, and convenient access to Trimley railway station on the Felixstowe Branch Line, making it a relevant site for planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,738 (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
43 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- burglary: 3
- other-theft: 3
- public-order: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- robbery: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trimley St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trimley St Mary.
- 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 Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Trimley St Mary.
- - 24 The Josselyns Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0XW
Proposed first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 59 New Road Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0TF
Front single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Site 71225 At Felixstowe Rifle Club High Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9UB
Consultation - Proposed alterations to existing site
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 7 Cordys Lane Trimley St Mary Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0UD
Discharge of Condition No.3 of DC/25/2592/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow, construction of chalet bungalow (self-build) - Materials Documents Submitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
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A brief summary of Trimley St Mary in Suffolk
Trimley St Mary is a charming village and parish located on the outskirts of Felixstowe, nestled between Harwich Harbour and the River Deben in East Suffolk. Known for its historical significance along the Roman road to Ipswich, the village features notable landmarks, including its church and that of its neighbor, Trimley St Martin, which were built following a historical family feud. The area offers local shops, two pubs, and convenient access to Trimley railway station on the Felixstowe Branch Line, making it a relevant site for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,738 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Trimley St Mary show an average sale price of £280,289, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Trimley St Mary area recorded 43 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Trimley St Mary includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. 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, Trimley St Mary 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 Trimley St Mary
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Trimley St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Trimley St Mary may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Trimley St Mary were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Walton planning applications
- Trimley St Martin planning applications
- Lower Falkenham planning applications
- The Port of Felixstowe planning applications
- Trimley Lower Street planning applications
- Thorpe Common planning applications
- Kirton planning applications
- Falkenham Sink planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.