OFFICIAL
Little Bealings Neighbourhood Plan
Consultation period: 1 July to 5pm 26 August 2026
What is the consultation about?
Little Bealings Parish Council has submitted their Neighbourhood Plan to East Suffolk Council ahead of it being submitted for independent examination. East Suffolk Council is publicising the plan and inviting representations under Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations (2012). Representations will be forwarded to the examiner for consideration alongside the plan.
What is a Neighbourhood Plan?
Subject to the plan successfully completing all the relevant regulatory stages, the policies and proposals contained in the plan will be used by East Suffolk Council in the determination of planning applications within the Little Bealings Neighbourhood Area.
Where can the Plan be inspected?
Copies of the Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documents are available to view at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplanning. Physical copies are also available to view at Kesgrave Library (Kinsey House, Kays Close, Kesgrave, IP5 2HL), Woodbridge Library (New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DT) and East Suffolk Customer Service Centre at Woodbridge Library (during opening hours). Should you have any difficulties in accessing copies of the document you can contact us using one of the methods below.
How should I submit my representation?
Representations on the plan can be made online. Alternatively, email planningpolicy@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or post to East Suffolk Council, Planning Policy and Delivery Team (Neighbourhood Plans), Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ. All representations should be headed ‘Little Bealings Neighbourhood Plan’ as the subject matter. Where representations relate to a particular paragraph or policy, please ensure that this is also clearly stated. Any representations made may include a request to be notified of East Suffolk Council’s decision whether to accept the Examiners’ recommendation and future progress with the plan.
When must I submit my comment by?
Representations must be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026. All representations will be made available to view online as soon as possible after the close of the consultation.
Sent by East Suffolk Council, Planning Policy and Delivery Team, Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
Email: planningpolicy@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Tel: 01394 444557 / 01502 523029