Tunstall, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tunstall, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tunstall are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tunstall
Tunstall is a village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, situated 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northeast of Woodbridge. The area comprises two interconnected settlements: the main village and the hamlet of Tunstall Common, which are part of the same parish. This unique structure may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it reflects the distinct community layout within the region.
Population: 571 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Tunstall.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,697 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tunstall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tunstall.
- 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 Tunstall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Tunstall.
- - Tunstall Hall Snape Road Tunstall Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2JL
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 of DC/25/1826/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Minor alterations to existing house internally including internal Kitchen extension. Conversion of cart lodge to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Tunstall Hall Snape Road Tunstall Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2JL
Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 4 and 5 of DC/25/1825/FUL - Minor alterations to existing house internally including internal Kitchen extension. Conversion of cart lodge to guest annexe. Conversion of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - The Granary Church Farm Orford Road Tunstall Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2JN
Re-roofing of single storey lean to roof over Kitchen/Dining Utility Room and Cloaks.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Tunstall in Suffolk
Tunstall is a village and civil parish located in Suffolk, England, situated 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northeast of Woodbridge. The area comprises two interconnected settlements: the main village and the hamlet of Tunstall Common, which are part of the same parish. This unique structure may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it reflects the distinct community layout within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 571 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Tunstall show an average sale price of £424,697, 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 Tunstall a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tunstall includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blaxhall Heath SSSI, Sandlings Forest SSSI, Tunstall Common SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Sandlings. 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, Tunstall 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 Tunstall
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Tunstall.
The most common application types near Tunstall were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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:
- Blaxhall planning applications
- Campsea Ashe planning applications
- Gromford planning applications
- Chillesford planning applications
- Little Glemham planning applications
- Butley planning applications
- Rendlesham planning applications
- Iken 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.