Woodbridge, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Woodbridge are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 7,571 (2021)
District: East Suffolk
Website: https://www.woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,697 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodbridge.
- 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 Woodbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Woodbridge.
- - 65 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LZ
1no. Prunus (marked on submitted plan) - Remove dead and diseased branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land At Queens Drive Woodbridge Suffolk
1no. Holm Oak (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Crown reduce on northeast side by 1-2m, reduce overextended southeast limb by up to 4m to balance crown. 1no. Holm Oak (marked T2 on submitted plan) - Pol
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 7 Manor Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6HY
Two storey rear extension, new garage to rear garden and 5m long boundary brick wall maximum 2 metres above natural ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Stable Cottage 11B Theatre Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4NE
Discharge of condition Nos. 3 of DC/25/1363/LBC - Listed Building Consent - External repairs and replacement weatherboarding and removal/renewal of traditional render material, including some isolated
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 18 North Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HH
1no. Strawberry Tree (marked on plan) - Reduce height by 4-5ft, reduce lateral spread by 3-4ft, raise crown to 6ft from ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 20 North Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HH
Discharge of Condition No. 14 of DC/22/4046/FUL - Single replacement dwelling - Scheme of Landscaping Works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage 69 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LZ
1no. Ash (marked on submitted plan) - Re-pollard to previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land North Of 18 North Hill Woodbridge Suffolk
Discharge of Condition No. 18 of DC/22/4045/FUL - One new single storey dwelling and garage - scheme of landscape works
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 6B Prentices Lane Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LF
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Woodbridge School Burkitt Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JH
T002 Dying leaning Elm - Fell T014 2 Sycamore in decline, coppice to stumps T015 Turkey Oak in decline, reduce crown by 35% to live wood and reshape. NOTE: T001, T003-T005 , T007-T012, T017-T019, T021
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 14 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LY
1no. Purple Leaved Plum (T1 on plan) - Reduce whole crown by 1-1.5m, clear BT wire by 1m. 1no. Pittosporum (S1 on plan) - Reduce height by 1m, lightly trim side to tidy. 1no. Cherry (T2 on plan) - Red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Olive House 5 North Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HH
1no. Norway Maple (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 63 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LZ
Listed Building Consent - Alterations and extension works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Woodbridge School Burkitt Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JH
1no. English Oak (T001 on plan) - Reduce and shape by 2-3m on private garden side 1no. Holm Oak (T002 on plan) - Coppice small, suppressed tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 2 Burkitt Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JL
Creation of vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 27 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LY
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of pitched roof brick, plastic and glass conservatory with flat roof brick, timber, copper and glass conservatory And provide level access to garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 27 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LY
Replacement of existing plastic, brick and glass conservatory with brick, timber, copper and glass conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 31 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LY
Partial rebuilding of existing brickwork retaining wall at rear of rear garden and construction of reinforced brickwork piers to strengthen wall and installation of movement joints.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 31 Seckford Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LY
Listed Building Consent - Partial rebuilding of existing brickwork retaining wall at rear of rear garden and construction of reinforced brickwork piers to strengthen wall and installation of movement
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 21 Angel Lane Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4NG
An application to regularise the installation of a flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Woodbridge in Suffolk
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Woodbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Woodbridge. 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 Woodbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deben Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Deben Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Deben Estuary. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk/. 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 Woodbridge
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Woodbridge. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Woodbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodbridge were tree works (29), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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