Wissett, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wissett, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Wissett
Wissett is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Halesworth within the East Suffolk district. Historically part of the Blything Hundred, Wissett offers a unique blend of rural charm and local history, making it a relevant area for prospective planning applications.
Population: 251 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wissett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wissett.
- 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 Wissett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wissett.
- - Woodville Buntings Lane Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JE
4no. Leylandii (Group 1 boundary of rear garden) - Fell 4no. Leylandii (Group 2 near summerhouse on rear boundary) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1B The Street Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JE
Single-storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 18 The Street Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JE
Shed extension and conversion into a granny annex, driveway alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 22 The Street Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JG
Removal of the chimney breast and stack. Replace existing front door panel with similar UPVc door panel. Paint front elevation brick work in white/ off-white. Construction of a small single storey sid
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Whitehouse Farm Mill Road Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JF
Listed Building Consent - Conversion and extension of redundant barn to holiday letting unit.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Whitehouse Farm Mill Road Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JF
Conversion and extension of redundant barn to holiday letting unit and free-standing solar panel array.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 20 The Street Wissett Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0JG
Rear garden1 x Ash - Fell to ground level. Reason: damaging neighbours timber garage which is now leaning and roots affecting concrete floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Wissett in Suffolk
Wissett is a quaint village and civil parish located in Suffolk, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Halesworth within the East Suffolk district. Historically part of the Blything Hundred, Wissett offers a unique blend of rural charm and local history, making it a relevant area for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 251 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Wissett show an average sale price of £353,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wissett a particularly low-crime area.
Wissett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wissett. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wissett 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 Wissett
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wissett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wissett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 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 Wissett were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), tree works (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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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.