Walberswick, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walberswick, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Walberswick
Walberswick is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Suffolk coast, at the mouth of the River Blyth. Situated just 1 mile south of Southwold and approximately 11 miles from Lowestoft, it offers a unique coastal setting that may impact local planning considerations. The village is also 7 miles east of Halesworth and 28 miles northeast of Ipswich, making it an attractive area for development and community projects.
Population: 347 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £554,806 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 014C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walberswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walberswick.
- 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 Walberswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Walberswick.
- - Dunwich Bay House Stocks Lane Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UJ
The proposed development summary: - Ground floor extension to rear, 1st floor terrace with relocated balcony on 2nd floor - Ground floor extension to side which replaces existing lean-to extension - I
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Hunters Moon Church Field Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6TG
Construct Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Seacroft Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
Discharge of Condition No 6 of DC/23/3115/FUL - Part demolition, refurbishment and extension of an existing single family home. - Lighting Design Strategy for biodiversity.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Todds Cottage Ferry Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6TN
Rebuild store roof and part wall. Boundary treatments and gated access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Proposed Temporary Campsite The Street Walberswick Suffolk IP18 6UD
Prior Notification - Prior Approval Schedule 2, Part 4, Class BC for a temporary campsite - for up to 30 pitches
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Greyroof Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/23/4848/FUL - Alterations and additions to main house, construction of replacement garden cottage. - To formalise the consent for the replacement gates (now to be oak, n
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Wayland Cottage The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UG
Single storey rear / side extension. New first floor dormer to rear slope of roof. Repairs to existing timber windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - White Cottage The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UH
Upgrading of existing front driveway, new front entrance gate and replacement windows to front elevation of existing property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Seacroft Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
1no. Lawsons cypress (circled on plan)- Fell 1no. Dead Cherry and 1no. Dead Holly (circled on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Wayland Cottage The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UG
Discharge of Condition No. 11 of DC/22/1189/FUL - Construction of new sustainable dwelling and modified access - Programme of archaeological work
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 3 Moorside Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6TE
To remove existing dormer element to front and build a first floor extension over the existing flat roof; externally insulate and timber clad the west facing gable wall of the main house; insert new f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Long Meadow Seven Acres Lane Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UL
To provide front and rear extensions and change all external joinery and. external materials.to walls and roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Windmill Cottage Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
1no. Norway maple (T1 on plan) - Overall crown reduction by 2 metres, crown raise to 2.5 metres, and halo prune branches growing close to wires 2no. Silver birch (T2 and T3 on plan) - Overall crown re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 1 Millstones Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
1no. Holm Oak (T1 on plan) - Pollard to 3 metres above ground 1no. Hawthorn (T2 on plan) - Coppice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Westons The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UH
1no. Sycamore (T1 on plan) - Prune to give 3 metres clearance from the house and crown lift to 4 metres above ground level of secondary and tertiary branches only 1no. Sycamore (T2 on plan) -Prune to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Seacroft Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
Two ASHPs to be fitted onto the existing site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Greyroof Millfield Road Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UD
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/23/4848/FUL - Alterations and additions to main house, construction of replacement garden cottage - Reinstating the garden cottage with a reduced scheme. Air source
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Hidden House The Green Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6TX
1no. Spindle and 1no. Hawthorn (circled on plan) - Crown reduce by 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Proposed Temporary Campsite The Street Walberswick Suffolk IP18 6UD
Application for Prior Approval of a Temporary Recreational Campsite under Schedule 2, Part 4 Class BC of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Admiral House The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UE
1no. Oak and 1no. Macrocarpa (marked yellow on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Walberswick in Suffolk
Walberswick is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the Suffolk coast, at the mouth of the River Blyth. Situated just 1 mile south of Southwold and approximately 11 miles from Lowestoft, it offers a unique coastal setting that may impact local planning considerations. The village is also 7 miles east of Halesworth and 28 miles northeast of Ipswich, making it an attractive area for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 347 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Walberswick show an average sale price of £554,806, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Walberswick is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Walberswick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walberswick, Southwold. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walberswick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Minsmere to Walberswick Heaths & Marshes, Southern North Sea; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Outer Thames Estuary, Minsmere-Walberswick; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Minsmere-Walberswick. 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 Walberswick
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Walberswick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Walberswick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walberswick were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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