How long do planning decisions take near Yoxford?

The average planning decision time near Yoxford is 35 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 Yoxford?

The planning approval rate near Yoxford is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Yoxford?

The most common type of planning application near Yoxford is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Yoxford, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Yoxford, Suffolk.

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About Yoxford

Yoxford is a charming village located in East Suffolk, England, near the Heritage Coast and the renowned Minsmere Reserve (RSPB). The area boasts a variety of antique shops and has cultural significance, having inspired a Britten opera, making it an appealing location for planning applications related to tourism and heritage development.

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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 016C

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Yoxford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yoxford.

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 Yoxford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Yoxford.

- Vine Cottage Old High Road Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3HW
1no. Group of Conifers (T1 on plan) - Reduce to 3 metres in height 1no. Laburnum (T2 on plan) - Fell 1no. Elder (T3 on plan) - Fell 1no. Holly (T4 on plan) - Reduce to 4 metres in height 1no. Conifer
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Sizewell C And Associated Development Sites
Bespoke Mitigation Plan (Noise and Vibration) Yoxford Roundabout (AD BMP 13 Rev 7), secured by the Noise Monitoring and Management Plan under Requirement 2 (Code of Construction Practice) of the Sizew
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Barn Meadow 6 Park Place Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3HN
1no. Medlar (marked on plan) - Crown lifting by removing lower branches at the points indicated on the submitted photographs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Proposed Sizewell C Yoxford A12 Roundabout Yoxford Suffolk
Discharge of Requirements (28 days) - Bespoke Mitigation Plan (Noise and Vibration) Yoxford Roundabout (AD BMP 13), secured by the Noise Monitoring and Management Plan under Requirement 2 (Code of Con
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 1 Woodland Cottage Main Road Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EX
Sizewell traffic noise mitigation; replacement of doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-02
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DC/25/1757/TPO - The Limes Brook Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EX
1no. Oak (T1 on plan) - Fell 1no. Ash (T2 on plan) - Fell Replacement planting of 2no. standard 6-8 cm girth Cherry (marked T1A and T2A on plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
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- 4 Park Place Old High Road Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3HN
1no. Beech (T1 on plan) - Crown reduce to 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-04-29
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- The Kings Head Brook Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3EX
5no. Leylandii (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Yoxford in Suffolk

Property prices in Yoxford show an average sale price of £380,867, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Yoxford is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Yoxford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yoxford. 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 Yoxford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Yoxford

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Yoxford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Yoxford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Yoxford were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5), full planning applications (2).

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