How long do planning decisions take near Westerfield?

The average planning decision time near Westerfield is 53 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 Westerfield?

The planning approval rate near Westerfield is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westerfield?

The most common type of planning application near Westerfield is discharge of conditions, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westerfield?

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Westerfield, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westerfield, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 483 (2021)

District: Suffolk Coastal

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 011A

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
theft-from-the-person: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westerfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Westerfield.

- Southlands Lower Road Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AR
Severance of part of existing residential curtilage, formation of new vehicular crossing, erection of 1no. self build dwelling and garage (plot 1) and 1no. dwelling and garage for market sale (plot 2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Old Station Works Westerfield Road Westerfield Suffolk
Variation of Condition No. 16 of DC/20/1712/VOC - Variation of Condition Nos. 1 to 27 of DC/18/3850/OUT - Outline planning permission with all matters reserved, except for means of vehicular access to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 1 Old Green Farm Church Lane Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9BE
Proposed unheated gym extension and alterations to form vaulted ceiling to existing gym area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Old Glebe House Westerfield Road Westerfield Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9AG
Listed Building Consent - Demolition of a conservatory. Construction of a garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-19
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A brief summary of Westerfield in Suffolk

Property prices in Westerfield show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 8 crimes reported in the Westerfield area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Westerfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Park, Cemeteries. 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.

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Planning Activity in Westerfield

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Westerfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Westerfield.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westerfield were discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (7), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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