Planning authority
East Suffolk Council
Adopted plan 7.6 years old; plan in preparation: getting started; HDT 91%.
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Adopted plan
| Plan | East Suffolk Council Local Plan 2019 |
| Adopted | 20 March 2019 |
| Age | 7.6 years |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | East Suffolk Local Plan |
| Stage | Getting started |
| Latest event | Scoping consultation ended, 29 July 2026 |
| Next dated event | Gateway 1 self assessment, 29 October 2026 |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 91% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 2,235 |
| Decided | 1,897 |
| Granted | 1,738 (92%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 159 |
| Major applications decided | 55, of which 52 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 511 | 515 | 469 | 46 |
| October to December 2025 | 537 | 474 | 426 | 48 |
| January to March 2026 | 606 | 436 | 404 | 32 |
| April to June 2026 | 581 | 472 | 439 | 33 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 229: 63 allowed, 1 split, 165 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 63: 14 allowed, 0 split, 49 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 27% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | Spring Park, London Road, Willingham St Mary, Suffolk, NR34 8DD Application DC/25/4502/ROC | Unknown | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 5 August 2026 | Herons, Church Field, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TG Application DC/25/3655/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 August 2026 | Easton Bavents Ltd, Larks Rising, Reydon, Suffolk, IP18 6SS Application DC/25/3322/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 4 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 30 July 2026 | Willow Farm, Top Road, Ilketshall St Andrew, Suffolk, NR34 8NN Application DC/25/3603/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 July 2026 | Land between Finnlands and Gipsy Cottage, Clopton, Tuddenham St Martin, IP6 9BY Application DC/25/3574/OUT | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 16 July 2026 | Land South Of Felixstowe Road, Stratton Hall, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0SQ Application DC/23/2930/OUT | Other Major Developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 1 July 2026 | Herons, Church Field, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TG Application DC/25/1401/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 1 July 2026 | Herons, Church Field, Walberswick, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6TG Application DC/24/1242/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 23 June 2026 | Part Land at Home Farm, Wickham Market Road, Easton, Suffolk, IP13 0ET Application 25/2500/FUL | Minor Dwellings | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 22 June 2026 | Croft House, Lower Street, Great Bealings, Suffolk, IP136NZ Application DC/25/3380/FUL | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
- 17 October 2026 Records added late or corrected (not new this week): adopted plan now shown as East Suffolk Council Local Plan 2019 (adopted 2019-03-20)