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Planning in Wrentham

Approved
83%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Wrentham

Wrentham is a village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, situated approximately 2 miles from the North Sea coast along the A12 trunk road. It lies about 7 miles southwest of Lowestoft, 4 miles north of Southwold, and 6 miles southeast of Beccles, making it a strategically located area for planning applications, particularly for coastal and regional developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,023 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.

Property prices in Wrentham show an average sale price of £314,715, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wrentham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wrentham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wrentham has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wrentham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wrentham, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wrentham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), tree works (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wrentham?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wrentham. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wrentham?
The average planning decision time near Wrentham is 62 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 Wrentham?
The planning approval rate near Wrentham is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wrentham?
The most common type of planning application near Wrentham is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wrentham?
You can search and track planning applications near Wrentham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.