Little Wenham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Wenham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Wenham are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Wenham
Little Wenham is a quaint village located in Suffolk, England, falling under the civil parish of Wenham Parva within the Babergh district. As a small community, it offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its population integrated within the wider demographic of the parish.
District: Wenham Parva
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,574 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tendring
- Parliamentary constituency: Clacton
- LSOA: Tendring 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Wenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Wenham.
- 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 Wenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Little Wenham.
- - Park House Wenham Road Copdock And Washbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EZ
Householder Application - Erection of a garage outbuilding with ancillary accommodation space above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Grove Farm Grove Lane Wenham Parva Colchester Suffolk CO7 6QB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/01141 - 6 (Brick Plinth of Basement Light Well), 8 (Basement Skylight Details), 9 (Insulation, render backing and mix) and 10 (Repairs to Brick Walling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Little Wenham in Suffolk
Little Wenham is a quaint village located in Suffolk, England, falling under the civil parish of Wenham Parva within the Babergh district. As a small community, it offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its population integrated within the wider demographic of the parish. It sits within the Wenham Parva district.
Property prices in Little Wenham show an average sale price of £317,574, 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 Wenham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Wenham includes 4 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 Wenham 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 Wenham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little Wenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Wenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Wenham were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
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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.