How long do planning decisions take near Waldringfield?

The average planning decision time near Waldringfield is 78 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 Waldringfield?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Waldringfield?

The most common type of planning application near Waldringfield is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waldringfield?

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Waldringfield, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waldringfield, Suffolk.

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About Waldringfield

Waldringfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Nestled along the banks of the River Deben, it lies within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 4 miles south of Woodbridge and 8 miles east of Ipswich. This charming locale offers a unique setting for planning applications, particularly those related to environmental conservation and development within a designated area of natural beauty.

Population: 481 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

Website: http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/WaldringfieldPC

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
LSOA: East Suffolk 025B

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waldringfield.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waldringfield.

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 Waldringfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Waldringfield.

- The Kilns Deben Lane Waldringfield Suffolk
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/24/1548/FUL - Construction of a new self-build dwelling, with detached garage with annex above
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Riffhams Cliff Road Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QL
Front addition to form hall extension, boot room under existing roof line and detached cartlodge
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Little Stubbs Cliff Road Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QL
T10 of TPO No. 191/2005 1no. Oak (marked on map) - Re-pollard to previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Land Adjacent To Mill Road, Waldringfield
Proposal for 6 dwellings with garages and associated access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Waldringfield Lodge Sandy Lane Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QY
Extension to existing garage/annexe building and formation of a new vehicular access (existing 2 number accesses to be sealed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Widelands Cliff Road Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QL
Discharge of Condition No. 3 of DC/24/4153/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 2, 3 & 8 of DC/22/0670/FUL - Proposed Extension and Internal Alterations - The overall footprint of development is reduced
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-25
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- The Heronry Cliff Road Waldringfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4QL
Front extension and retention of works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Waldringfield in Suffolk

Property prices in Waldringfield show an average sale price of £395,750, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Waldringfield is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Waldringfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Newbourn Springs SSSI, Deben Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Deben Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Deben Estuary. 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, Waldringfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk/WaldringfieldPC. 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 Waldringfield

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Waldringfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

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

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Waldringfield were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).

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