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Planning in Woodbridge

Approved
98%
44 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by East Suffolk CouncilCouncil page

Around Woodbridge

Postcode districts

IP12 383 applications in the last 12 monthsIP13 446 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: East Suffolk Council

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About Woodbridge

Woodbridge is a historic port town and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of England, approximately 8 miles up the River Deben from the coast. Situated 7 miles northeast of Ipswich and about 74 miles from London, the town had a population of 7,749 in 2011. Its strategic location and rich maritime heritage make it an area of interest for planning applications related to development and infrastructure. The town has a population of approximately 7,571 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Suffolk district.

Property prices in Woodbridge show an average sale price of £424,697, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodbridge has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodbridge 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodbridge, 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, 185 planning applications were submitted near Woodbridge. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (35), full planning applications (24), listed building and heritage (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodbridge?
In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Woodbridge. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodbridge?
The average planning decision time near Woodbridge is 56 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 Woodbridge?
The planning approval rate near Woodbridge is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodbridge?
The most common type of planning application near Woodbridge is tree works applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodbridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodbridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.