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Planning in Westerfield

Only 8 decisions near Westerfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westerfield in the last 24 months, from East Suffolk Council's planning register.

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About Westerfield

Westerfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, just two miles north of Ipswich's town centre. The area is accessible via Westerfield railway station, which is part of the Ipswich–Lowestoft East Suffolk Line, making it a potential site for planning applications related to residential and transport developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 483 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.

Property prices in Westerfield show an average sale price of £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Westerfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westerfield 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westerfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Westerfield.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). 10 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westerfield?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Westerfield.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westerfield?
The most common type of planning application near Westerfield is discharge of conditions, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westerfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Westerfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.