Heveningham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heveningham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Heveningham are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,040 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: East Suffolk 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
75 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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - White House Lodges White House Farm Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
To build a new unit of holiday accommodation and reception building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - The Old Rectory Low Road Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0ET
Change of use of agriculture land to solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - The Old Rectory Low Road Ubbeston Suffolk IP19 0ET
Minimize the alterations to the historic building as much as possible and return to the original layouts of 1814 extensions. Internal corridor behind Bedroom 2 removed. New shower and bathroom created
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory Low Road Ubbeston Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0ET
Listed Building Consent - Minimize the alterations to the historic building as much as possible and return to the original layouts of 1814 extensions. Internal corridor behind Bedroom 2 removed. New s
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Bell Meadow Recreation Ground The Street Heveningham Suffolk
Discharge of Condition(s) Nos. 4 and 5 of DC/19/4130/FUL - Clearance of some of an overgrown area to create a multi-functional amenity space for the local community with: a) area of long meadow grass
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-04-22
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Barell's Hill And The Street Heveningham Suffolk
Erection of community shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-05-18
View full details - - Heveningham House Church Road Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EA
Prior Notification - Proposed steel framed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - DC/20/4718/AGO - Heveningham House Church Road Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EA
Prior Notification - Proposed steel framed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - DC/20/4403/FUL - Land South Of Low Road Ubbeston Suffolk
Retrospective application - A wooden shed has been constructed and located next to our stables. It is currently being used to store livestock feed, straw and tools for use on the land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-11-02
View full details - - Land South Of Low Road Ubbeston Suffolk
Retrospective application - A wooden shed has been constructed and located next to our stables. It is currently being used to store livestock feed, straw and tools for use on the land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-11-02
View full details - - Land South East Of White House Lodges Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
Retrospective Application - Retention of a static caravan (for a period of time deemed acceptable by the local planning authority), providing accommodation for an elderly gentleman.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-11
View full details - - Bell Meadow Recreation Ground The Street Heveningham Suffolk
5Clearance of some of an overgrown area to create a multi-functional amenity space for the local community with: a) area of long meadow grass with wild flowers and small fruiting trees, b) woodland ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-10-23
View full details - - Bridge Cottage Low Road Heveningham IP19 0ER
2 Storey extension to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-06-20
View full details - - Rose Cottage The Street Heveningham IP19 0EP
Retrospective works for a replacement dwelling on the approved footprint following approval of DC/17/3467/FUL and to remove one existing shed to enlarge the existing off road parking area and convert/
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2019-04-08
View full details - - White House Farm Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
Re- instate former argricultural building and change of use to one unit of self contained holiday accommodation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-09-22
View full details - - White House Farm Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
To re-build sheds and change of use to one unit of self-contained holiday accomodation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-09-22
View full details - - White House Farm Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
Change of Use from bed and breakfast to two units of self-contained holiday accommodation and one unit of caretaker accommodation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-09-20
View full details - - White House Farm Heveningham Long Lane Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0EE
Discharge of Condition(s) 3 ii-vi, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 18 on Planning Permission DC/16/0339/FUL To change the use from swimming pool to holiday let - DC/13/2682/FUL - Conversion of farm bu
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2018-09-11
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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.
Property prices in Heveningham show an average sale price of £319,040, 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 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, 26 planning applications were submitted near Heveningham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heveningham.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Heveningham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heveningham were discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (6), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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