Benhall Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benhall Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Benhall Green
Benhall Green is a village located in Suffolk, England, approximately 1 mile south of Saxmundham. Serving as the primary settlement of Benhall parish, it had a population of 569 according to the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local developments.
Population: 569
District: Benhall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £381,177 (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
7 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benhall Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benhall Green.
- 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 Benhall Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Benhall Green.
- - Benhall Water Recycling Centre, Aldecar Lane, Benhall, IP17 1HN
Application to request if prior approval is required for the partial demolition of an existing single storey garage and changing room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Bungalow Red Lane Sternfield Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1HS
Erection of Log Cabin for Use as a Holiday Let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Benhall House Benhall Green Benhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1HU
Listed Building Consent - Removal of existing cement render to external elevations and replacement with new breathable insulating plaster. - Removal of paint to existing external brickwork, brickwork
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Old Tannery Church Hill Sternfield Suffolk IP17 1RS
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of garden room and enlargement of internal opening.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-03-04
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A brief summary of Benhall Green in Suffolk
Benhall Green is a village located in Suffolk, England, approximately 1 mile south of Saxmundham. Serving as the primary settlement of Benhall parish, it had a population of 569 according to the 2021 census, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 569. It sits within the Benhall district.
Property prices in Benhall Green show an average sale price of £381,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Benhall Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Benhall Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Saxmundham. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Benhall Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Benhall Green
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Benhall Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Benhall Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Benhall Green were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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