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East Suffolk planning applications

6,134 applications. 95% approved. 53 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 6,134 planning applications from East Suffolk. 2,088 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

East Suffolk: 3,704 applications received in the last year, 2,088 decisions published.

2,088
Decided 12 months to October 2026
3,704
New applications 12 months to October 2026
2,073
Awaiting decision

East Suffolk takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • DC/26/3525/TPO Awaiting decision

    187 High Street Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0RQ

    1no. Apple (marked on plan) - Crown thin

    Submitted 8 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3510/DRC Awaiting decision

    Site Of Former St Johns Garage Bardolph Road Bungay Suffolk

    Discharge of Condition Nos 3, 4, 5 and 6 of DC/25/1862/FUL - Construction of a single storey Class E retail unit with ancillary parking and servicing area. - 3. Remediation Strategy submitted - 4. Remediation Strategy completed - 5. Verification report - 6. Contamination

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3506/TCA Awaiting decision

    6 Gospel Hall Close Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0QW

    1no. Variegated Chinese Privet (T1 on plan) - Trim and shape to previous points 1no. Eucalyptus (T2 on plan) - Crown reduce by 1 metre back to previous points 1no. Variegated Norway Maple (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres back to previous points 1no. Purple leaf plum (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce by up to 1.5 metres 1no. Italian Cypress (T5 on plan) - Reduce in height by up to 1.5 metres

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3488/DRC Awaiting decision

    183 Normanston Drive Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2PY

    Discharge of Condition Nos. 3 and 7 of DC/24/3846/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/24/0716/OUT - Outline Application (Some Matters Reserved) - Subdivision of land to the rear of 183, Normanston drive and the construction of 2 no. detached dwellings with garages. - Appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. - Cycle storgae and Highways surface water.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3494/FUL Awaiting decision

    11 Whitton Close Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9RG

    Demolition and rebuild of existing side kitchen extension

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3502/DRR28 Awaiting decision

    A12 / B1119 Junction At Saxmundham Proposed Sizewell C Sizewell Power Station Road Sizewell Leiston Suffolk

    Bespoke Mitigation Plan (Noise and Vibration) Junction at Saxmundham AD BMP 17 Junction at Saxmundham Revision 02), secured by the Noise Monitoring and Management Plan under Requirement 2 (Code of Construction Practice) of the Sizewell C Development Consent Order

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3492/TCA Awaiting decision

    9 The Drift Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0TD

    2no. Lime (T1 and T2) - Overall crown reduction by 3 metres back to previous pruning points. Remove basal epicormic growth and crown lift to 4 metres to clear the car park

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3489/TCA Awaiting decision

    Sydney Cottage 3 Spring Lane Wickham Market Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0SW

    1no. Magnolia (back garden of Sydney Cottage) - Overall crown reduction by 30%

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3493/AME Awaiting decision

    8 Cotmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 9PW

    Non-Material Amendment of DC/25/4088/FUL - Single storey rear extension and replacement garage - Reduce the length of the extension by 2m and alter garage roof.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3480/DEM Awaiting decision

    Wightman Fishing Co Ltd Battery Green Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1DQ

    Prior Approval for Demolition of Wightman's Buildings, Port of Lowestoft

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/3468/TPO Awaiting decision

    Hillingdon House Purdis Avenue Purdis Farm Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8UE

    T24 of TPO No. 47 / 1990 1no. Scots pine (T1 on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3485/TCA Awaiting decision

    2 Church Cottages St James Street Dunwich Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3DX

    1no. Oak (T009 on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3456/AME Awaiting decision

    10 Evans Close Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6PU

    Non-material amendment of DC/24/2390/FUL - Single-storey rear and side extension. New front and rear dormers - Single Storey rear and Side Extension

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3460/TCA Awaiting decision

    3 Doric Place Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BT

    1no. Fig (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole tree by 2m

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3466/FUL Awaiting decision

    40 Wingfield Street Bungay Suffolk NR35 1EZ

    Single storey rear extension and detached Garden Studio

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3459/TCA Awaiting decision

    Woodmill 5 Gardner Road Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HJ

    1no. Privet (marked on submitted plan) - Fell

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3462/TPO Awaiting decision

    Oak Mount Martlesham Road Little Bealings Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6LX

    A2 of TPO No. 22 / 1952 1no. Fir (T1 on plan) - Fell 1no. Monterrey cypress (T2 on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3439/TCA Awaiting decision

    London Road Baptist Church Kirkley Park Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 0LQ

    Carry out all recommended works within the submitted Tree Report from David Gillett Tree Services (Tree location plan included in report document)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3444/FUL Awaiting decision

    Trimley Free Church High Road Trimley St Mary Suffolk IP11 0SS

    New windows, external access ramps, store extension and updated car parking

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3450/AME Awaiting decision

    Former 46 Quay Street Halesworth Suffolk IP19 8EY

    Non Material Amendment to DC/24/1855/FUL - Demolition of Car Sales Showroom and Workshops/Store and erection of a phased residential development comprising conversion of former Maltings into 22 x No. residential apartments. Conversion of former Workshop to provide 2 x No. dwellings and erection of 15 x No. dwellings. Alterations to existing vehicular access on to Quay Street, construction of access roads, parking and landscaping. - Install replacement external door to east elevation of retained building and blocking existing ground floor opening. Render whole of east elevation

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3437/FUL Awaiting decision

    Martins Glebe 3 Rectory Lane Kirton Ipswich Suffolk IP10 0PY

    Extension to provide space for physiotherapy clinic

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3445/CON Awaiting decision

    Redmere Wind Farm Redmere Suffolk

    Consultation - Onshore wind farm at Redmere

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3442/VOC Awaiting decision

    Rosslyn Grimston Lane Trimley St Martin Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 0SB

    Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/26/2207/FUL - Construction of a single storey front porch and two storey side extension, re-roofing of original house - Change to roof design

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3435/FUL Awaiting decision

    Abbey Farm Huntingfield Road Linstead Parva Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0LQ

    Single storey extension and demolition of outbuilding.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3451/TPO Awaiting decision

    Greenwood House Leeks Hill Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1LW

    Proposal: ESCC/53/00025 - W3 1no. Oak (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce south side by 2-3m and shape in. 1no.Maple (marked T2 on submitted plan) - Reduce upper crown by 30% (3-4m), reduce south side by 2-3m and shape in. 1no. Chestnut (marked T3 on submitted plan) - Reduce south side by 2-3m, reduce upper crown by 3-4m and shape in. 1no. Maple (marked T4 on submitted plan) - Reduce 3 x extended upper limbs by 6-7m and shape. 1no. Pine (marked T5 on submitted plan) - Reduce extended limb over drive by 5m

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3438/DRC Awaiting decision

    4 Hackney Terrace Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1NN

    Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 11, 12 and 14 of DC/23/4732/FUL - Demolition of existing annexe/extension and erection of a new dwelling - precise details of fences, walls and other means of enclosure, details of the provision of secure, covered, and lit cycle storage, details of the areas to be provided for the storage and presentation of refuse and recycling bins for collection/emptying and details of a hedge planting scheme (which shall include species, size and numbers of plants to be planted)

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3440/TCA Awaiting decision

    Old Farm Cottage The Street Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UE

    1no. Poplar (red circle on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3441/TCA Awaiting decision

    Long Roof Leveretts Lane Walberswick Southwold Suffolk IP18 6UF

    1no. Ash (red circle on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3428/P3Q Awaiting decision

    Bridleway Farm Eyke Road Bromeswell Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 2PJ

    Prior Notification - Change of use of three agricultural buildings to six dwellings

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/3433/AME Awaiting decision

    32 Roman Way Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9NJ

    Non Material Amendment to DC/24/2764/FUL - Construction of a self-build chalet bungalow with basement with external staircase and detached garage and gates following demolition of existing bungalow and garage - alterations to previously approved plans (see application form for detailed description)

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3416/DRC Awaiting decision

    Land To The South And East Of Adastral Park Martlesham Suffolk

    Discharge of Condition No.56 of DC/24/2810/VOC - Variation of all conditions of DC/23/3984/VOC (amended scheme to that approved under Outline DC/17/1435/OUT) in relation to parcel W1 and all conditions of DC/21/4002/ARM to amend the approved plans and number of dwellings (to allow for changes to the layout and proposed house types to better accommodate a suitable mix of affordable housing and a change in the distribution of housing tenures across the site) - Piling and penetrative ground improvement risk assessment - Ref: C8811/11327/GLH, dated 25/09/26

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3421/FUL Awaiting decision

    Holly Heights Lodge Road Ilketshall St John Beccles Suffolk NR34 8JH

    Two storey and single storey extensions to form enlarged family home and self-contained annex

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3443/PNH Awaiting decision

    9 Valleyview Drive Rushmere St Andrew Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5UW

    Prior Notification (Householder) - Single storey flat roofed rear extension.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/3417/VOC Awaiting decision

    Woodleys The Common Southwold Suffolk IP18 6HR

    Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/1867/FUL - Demolition of an existing chalet bungalow and construction of a 1.5 storey replacement dwelling and associated garage, swimming pool and external works. - Amendments to approved plans

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3434/FUL Awaiting decision

    10 Ipswich Road Newbourne Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4NS

    Alterations forming first floor dormer windows

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3429/DRC Awaiting decision

    Car Park Deben Swimming Pool Station Road Woodbridge Suffolk

    Discharge of Condition 5 of DC/26/0392/FUL - Proposed car port layout, including solar canopies. - Noise Impact Assessment.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3431/CON Awaiting decision

    Black Barn Farm Monewden Road Charsfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 7QE

    Consultation - To install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3420/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Gables Peasenhall Road Walpole Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9BQ

    Erection of outbuilding.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3418/VOC Awaiting decision

    4 Hackney Terrace Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1NN

    Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/23/4732/FUL - Demolition of existing annexe/extension and erection of a new dwelling - Revision to drawings to show retention of the existing single-storey rear extension to No.4 (adjacent to the former annexe approved for demolition) and to reduce the area of patio approved that now sits at floor level to create level access.

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3423/TCA Awaiting decision

    Hillside Cottage The Street Grundisburgh Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6TD

    1no. Cherry plum (red circle on plan) - Fell

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3410/FUL Awaiting decision

    10 Hadenham Road Gisleham Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7NF

    Four new light industrial units, One covered storage unit and associated parking.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3412/CON Awaiting decision

    152 High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5AQ

    Consultation - The Suffolk Sur Mer Ltd to be approved for regular use by the public as a venue for the solemnization of marriages and the registration of civil partnerships in the presence of a Registration Officer(s).

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3413/FUL Awaiting decision

    19 Upperfield Drive Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9LS

    Part rear/part side single storey extension and alterations to include chimney removal and replace existing lounge window with bi-fold doors

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3411/TCA Awaiting decision

    7 Queens Head Lane Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4ND

    1no. Sycamore (marked 1 on submitted plan) - Re-Coppice 1no. Pear (marked 2 on submitted plan) - Reduce crown by 2-2.5m

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Trees
  • DC/26/3407/VOC Awaiting decision

    6 Laurel Avenue Kesgrave Ipswich Suffolk IP5 1HB

    Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/26/0810/FUL - First floor and ground floor extension, remove existing rear extension, remove existing lean-to roof and replace with pitched roof - Change of material from render to buff brick

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3415/CON Awaiting decision

    Proposed Sizewell C Sizewell Power Station Road Sizewell Leiston Suffolk

    Consultation - Marine Management Organisation Consultation - Variation Request No. 4 to the Sizewell C (SZC) Deemed Marine Licence (DML) (DCO/2013/00021)

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3404/DRC Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Woodbridge Road Debach Suffolk

    Discharge of Condition No. 12 of DC/26/0186/VOC - Variation of Condition No. 1 of DC/23/3802/ARM - Approval of Reserved Matters of DC/22/4835/OUT - Outline Application (All Matters Reserved) - Proposed 3 no. Dwellings - Amend house types from one and a half storey dwellings to one-storey dwellings. - Foul and surface water drainage layout and details including calculations.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/3386/FUL Awaiting decision

    Barretts Barn Field End Little Street Yoxford Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 3JQ

    Single storey garden room rear extension to annexe

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3391/FUL Awaiting decision

    31 Walmer Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7LE

    Two storey rear extension to dwelling and extension to garage.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/3392/FUL Awaiting decision

    Aldeburgh Hall Farm Hall Farm Lane Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5GY

    Retention and completion of two holiday caravans to replace two seasonal bell tent pitches, the siting of one additional holiday caravan, removal of two shower blocks, and associated verandas, hardstanding and ancillary works.

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Full applications

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Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • DC/26/3228/AME Granted

    23 Low Farm Drive Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8HQ

    Non Material Amendment to DC/21/1355/FUL - Construction of a first floor front and two storey rear extensions -To reduce the height of the garden windows and reduce the exterior double doors on the rear extension to a single door.

    Decided 9 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3004/CCC Granted

    A12 Between Junctions 58 (Seven Hills) And Woods Lane Roundabout Woodbridge Suffolk

    County Council Consultation - Transport improvements to the A12 from Junction 58 (Seven Hills, Ipswich) to Woods Lane Roundabout, Woodbridge including the upgrade from a single carriageway to dual carriageway between A12 / B1438 and the A12 / B1078, Construction of a new pedestrian bridge and other highways and pedestrian improvements.

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3240/CON Granted

    Proposed Substation Adjacent Broombank Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh Suffolk

    Installation of a substation within a land plot of 3m x 3m located near Saxmudham Road, Aldeburgh

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/3240/PDN Granted

    Proposed Substation Adjacent Broombank Saxmundham Road Aldeburgh Suffolk

    Installation of a substation within a land plot of 3m x 3m located near Saxmudham Road, Aldeburgh

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Outline
  • DC/26/2968/ROC Granted

    10 Kessingland Cottages Rider Haggard Lane Kessingland Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7NU

    Removal of Condition No.3 of DC/79/0138/FUL - Construction of 29 holiday units (self catering) - 3. Occupation Period.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/2695/DRC Granted

    Land At Park Farm Loudham Hall Road Loudham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0NW

    Discharge of conditions 13 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity) and 17 (Construction Management Plan) of DC/21/5550/FUL (construction of 21MW solar farm with associated infrastructure)

    Decided 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • DC/26/2645/FUL Granted

    37 The Copse Martlesham Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4UR

    Construction of detached garden room

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • DC/26/2835/VOC Granted

    Wickham Market Village Hall High Street Wickham Market Suffolk IP13 0HE

    Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/4839/FUL - Renovation and modernisation of Hall including the demolition of existing east extension, provision of ASHP Plant and installation of Solar Panels on Roof - Alteration to previously approved plans

    Decided 2 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • DC/26/3256/CON Granted

    Bank And Premises Exchange Square Beccles Suffolk NR34 9HH

    Consultation - New Pavement Licence for Pascolo Lounge, Beccles 4 tables and 8 chairs Front of the premises: left-hand side 1.6m x 3.5m, right-hand side 1.6m x 2.5m Monday to Sunday 08:00 to 23:00

    Decided 1 Oct 2026 Outline
  • Sizewell C And Associated Development Sites Sizewell Leiston Suffolk

    Discharge of Requirement 9 - Main Development Site: Site Clearance of the Sizewell C Development Consent Order

    Decided 1 Oct 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 2001 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,060 decisions from East Suffolk between 2001 and 2026, part of 6,134 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,616 granted against 225 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 2,756 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • C/01/1333 Granted

    County Buildings Street Farm Road Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1AL

    Renewal of planning permission C96/0766 for the siting of portacabin

    Decided 20 Sep 2001 Amendments
  • C/01/1326 Granted

    Peel House Main Road Marlesford

    Replacement of flat roofs to garage & utility room with tiled pitched roof

    Decided 8 Oct 2001 Full applications
  • C/01/1349 Refused

    Palegate Cottage Pettistree Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0NJ

    Erection of two-storey side extension to provide utility, living room, two bedrooms & bathroom

    Decided 15 Oct 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/0506/FUL Granted

    110 Stradbroke Road Lowestoft NR33 7HX

    Construction of a conservatory and extension to existing garden store

    Decided 29 Oct 2001 Full applications
  • C/01/1425 Granted

    1 Herons Way Benhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1JN

    Erection of detached garage & conversion of existing garage to formstudy/utility

    Decided 30 Oct 2001 Full applications
  • C/01/1536 Granted

    Three Corners Witnesham

    Erection of front extension to provide an enlarged enclosed verandah

    Decided 6 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • C/01/1477 Withdrawn

    The Bungalow Bredfield Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 6BH

    Erection of two-storey dwelling & alteration of existing vehicular access

    Decided 8 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/1315/FUL Granted

    15 Mount Pleasant Lowestoft NR32 4JB

    Single storey extension and provision of new pitched roof

    Decided 20 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/0262/FUL Granted

    Clare Cottage The Street Brampton NR34 8DZ

    Construction of double garage

    Decided 21 Nov 2001 Full applications
  • DC/01/1321/OUT Refused

    Land At Redisham Road Weston NR34 8LA

    Outline Application to construct a bungalow and garage

    Decided 23 Nov 2001 Outline

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,253 60%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 576 28%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 259 12%

Planning agents in East Suffolk

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Peter Wells Architects Limited 86% granted overall 149
  2. Mullins Dowse Architects Ltd 95% granted overall 78
  3. Hollins Architects & Surveyors 92% granted overall 76
  4. Beech Architects Limited 85% granted overall 74
  5. Robert Allerton Ltd 98% granted overall 64
  6. Vision Design & Planning Consultants 87% granted overall 51
  7. Wilkinson Planning Ltd 67% granted overall 48
  8. Evolution Town Planning Ltd 98% granted overall 47

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Common questions

How many planning applications does East Suffolk decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, East Suffolk decided 2088 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in East Suffolk?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many East Suffolk decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 2088 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 60% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has East Suffolk decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 4060 decisions from East Suffolk between 2001 and 2026, out of 6,134 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in East Suffolk?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 349 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

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Where can I see the full documents for an application?

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East Suffolk: 6,134 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,088 decided, 95% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 3,704 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 4,060 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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