Little Saxham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Saxham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Little Saxham
Little Saxham is a quaint village located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, now part of the larger parish of The Saxhams. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as Sexham, it was referred to as Saxham Parva in 1254. The village had a population of 92 in 1961, and in 1988, it merged with Great Saxham to form the current parish. This charming village presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for those interested in heritage and community development.
District: The Saxhams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,147 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Saxham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Saxham.
- 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 Little Saxham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Little Saxham.
- - Barns Lodge Farm Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk
Application to discharge conditions 3 (bound surface 5m), 7 (BES), 8 (BMS- trenches) and 15 (pressure washer enclosure) of application DC/25/0754/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Old Rectory Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LH
Householder planning application - two bay cart lodge/store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 4 Church Cottages, Cornerways Bury Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LD
Application for listed building consent - replace cement render with lime render on all elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Lodge Farm Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LH
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed use or development - siting of caravan to provide additional accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Smallwood House Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LH
Householder planning application - a. first floor side extension over existing garage b. change of window on rear elevation to juilette balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Clay Cottage Barrow Road Great Saxham Suffolk IP29 5JR
Application for listed building consent - a. replace cloakroom within existing porch with utility space b. glazed double door access into kitchen from porch c. blocking up of existing internal door ac
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - Lodge Farm Hargrave Road Little Saxham Suffolk IP29 5LH
Application for listed building consent - internal and external alterations to allow alterations to first floor bathroom layout including replacement external drainage pipes and ventilation to first f
Status: Permitted | Council: West Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-05
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A brief summary of Little Saxham in Suffolk
Little Saxham is a quaint village located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, now part of the larger parish of The Saxhams. Historically noted in the Domesday Book as Sexham, it was referred to as Saxham Parva in 1254. The village had a population of 92 in 1961, and in 1988, it merged with Great Saxham to form the current parish. This charming village presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly for those interested in heritage and community development. It sits within the The Saxhams district.
Property prices in Little Saxham show an average sale price of £338,147, 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 Little Saxham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Saxham includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Saxham 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 Little Saxham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Little Saxham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Little Saxham.
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 Little Saxham were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.