Wangford, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wangford, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Wangford
Wangford is a village located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, now part of the parish of Wangford with Henham. Situated just off the A12 trunk road and adjacent to the Henham Park estate, it lies a short distance from the coastal town of Southwold, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development.
Population: 591
District: Wangford with Henham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £281,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Lowestoft
- LSOA: East Suffolk 010E
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wangford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wangford.
- 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 Wangford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Wangford.
- - 3 High Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RL
Construction of detached log cabin.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Antrim House High Street Wangford Beccles Suffolk NR34 8RL
Discharge of condition No 4 of DC/23/3369/FUL - Construction of a single storey side extension and carport - Patio details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Garages Adjacent Allotments Norfolk Road Wangford Suffolk
The demolition of an existing concrete panelled garage and the erection of a larger single garage on an enlarged base.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Wangford in Suffolk
Wangford is a village located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, now part of the parish of Wangford with Henham. Situated just off the A12 trunk road and adjacent to the Henham Park estate, it lies a short distance from the coastal town of Southwold, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 591. It sits within the Wangford with Henham district.
Property prices in Wangford show an average sale price of £281,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wangford is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wangford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wangford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wangford includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Wangford 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 Wangford
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wangford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wangford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wangford were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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