Benhall Street, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Benhall Street, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Benhall Street
Benhall Street is a hamlet located in Suffolk, England, within the Benhall civil parish. Situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Benhall Green and around 2 miles south-west of Saxmundham, the hamlet is positioned near the River Alde, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments.
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 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Benhall Street.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Benhall Street.
- 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 Street based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Benhall Street.
- - Benhall Water Treatment Works Low Street Benhall Saxmundham
Discharge of condition Nos. 8 of DC/25/1011/FUL - Construction of new kiosk, along with associated headworks, and vehicular and pedestrian access, to facilitate ongoing operational and maintenance act
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Stud Farm Great Glemham Road Stratford St Andrew Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 1LW
Variation of Condition No 1 of DC/25/1787/P3Q - Prior Notification - Conversion of agricultural barn to a residential dwelling at Stud Farm, Stratford St Andrew - To amend the proposed roof, fascia, s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Benhall Water Treatment Works Low Street Benhall Saxmundham
Discharge of Condition No 9 of DC/25/1011/FUL - Construction of new kiosk, along with associated headworks, and vehicular and pedestrian access, to facilitate ongoing operational and maintenance activ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Benhall Street in Suffolk
Benhall Street is a hamlet located in Suffolk, England, within the Benhall civil parish. Situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Benhall Green and around 2 miles south-west of Saxmundham, the hamlet is positioned near the River Alde, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications related to residential and environmental developments. It sits within the Benhall district.
Property prices in Benhall Street show an average sale price of £381,177, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Benhall Street a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Benhall Street includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Benhall Street
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Benhall Street. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Benhall Street may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Benhall Street slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Benhall Street were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).
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Related Planning Guides
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