Heveningham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heveningham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Heveningham
Heveningham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately four miles south-west of Halesworth. As of 2005, the village had a small population of 120 residents, making it a tight-knit community ideal for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 132 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: East Suffolk 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heveningham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heveningham.
- 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 Heveningham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Heveningham.
- - Waterways Huntingfield Road Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0ES
Construction of an Annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Waterways Huntingfield Road Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0ES
Addition of external spiral staircase to main dwelling in order to access loft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Heveningham in Suffolk
Heveningham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, approximately four miles south-west of Halesworth. As of 2005, the village had a small population of 120 residents, making it a tight-knit community ideal for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 132 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heveningham a particularly low-crime area.
Heveningham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Huntingfield. 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, Heveningham 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 Heveningham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Heveningham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heveningham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Heveningham were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).
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