Planning Applications

All local planning applications are submitted to East Suffolk Council Planning Department which has the power to approve or reject an application.

Full details of what planning consent is needed, if any, and the application process is explained on the East Suffolk Councils website.

Any new planning applications for development where Planning Consent is required are advertised by Planning Notices displayed locally and to the Town Council. You can also sign up to receive alerts from East Suffolk regarding planning applications in your local area.

If you wish to contest a planning proposal you will need to contact the named Planning Officer at East Suffolk Council by letter or email. It would be helpful to copy in the Town Council. You can also comment via the East Suffolk portal.
Although the final decision for all things Planning is East Suffolk Council's (or higher authorities if contested),Halesworth Town Council has an important advisory role which can make a difference. East Suffolk Council is legally required to inform Halesworth Town Council and seek its views on all local Planning Applications. The timing of the Town Council's Planning Committee meetings is determined by the deadlines set by the requirements of the planning process. These meetings are in public and residents who have submitted a planning application or will be affected by one are strongly recommended to attend the Planning Committee meeting at which it will be considered.

Find out whether your project needs planning permission or building regulations approval - Use the National Planning Portal common projects advice and interactive house to find out about permitted development limits or explore the in-depth guidance to understand about what you need to consider at each stage of your project.

Need planning advice? Discover the Planning Guidance Service and book a consultation with a Planning Officer.

East Suffolk Local Plan can be found here.

More information on Halesworth Neighbourhood Plan can be found here.

To see what the planning allocations for Halesworth are in the coming years, please follow this link and use the interactive map