Westleton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westleton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Westleton
Westleton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Suffolk, situated just 4 miles north of Leiston and 5 miles northeast of Saxmundham, close to the North Sea coast. Nestled on the edge of the Suffolk Sandlings, an area characterized by lowland heathland, the village is accessible via the B1125 road and lies 2 miles east of the A12 and Darsham railway station, making it a notable location for planning applications in a scenic and tranquil setting.
Population: 428 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 018E
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 2
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westleton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westleton.
- 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 Westleton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Westleton.
- - The White House The Street Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AD
1no. Unknown species (T1 on plan) - Fell 1no. Group of Leylandii (marked on plan) - Reduction in height to 3.7 metres 1no. Oak (T2 on plan) - Crown reduction by 25%
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Orchard House Bakers Lane Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AZ
Proposed first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Vine Cottage The Hill Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AN
Retrospective Application - Replacement Oil Tank, hardstanding and wicker fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Ormonde House Dunwich Road Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AX
Side extension and associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 7 Gorse View Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3BW
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Haskers Old Hall Lane Westleton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3AP
Alterations and extensions including a first floor bedroom/bathroom above the existing sitting room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Westleton in Suffolk
Westleton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Suffolk, situated just 4 miles north of Leiston and 5 miles northeast of Saxmundham, close to the North Sea coast. Nestled on the edge of the Suffolk Sandlings, an area characterized by lowland heathland, the village is accessible via the B1125 road and lies 2 miles east of the A12 and Darsham railway station, making it a notable location for planning applications in a scenic and tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 428 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Westleton show an average sale price of £380,867, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Westleton is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Westleton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Westleton. 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 Westleton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Potton Hall Fields, Westleton SSSI, Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Minsmere to Walberswick Heaths & Marshes; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Minsmere-Walberswick; 2 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 Westleton
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Westleton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westleton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Westleton were full planning applications (5), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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