Peasenhall, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peasenhall, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Peasenhall
Peasenhall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, with a population of 525 as recorded in the 2021 Census. Situated along the A1120 tourist route, it is surrounded by neighboring villages such as Sibton and Badingham. Peasenhall also has historical significance, being the site of the unsolved murder of Rose Harsent in 1902, which may be of interest to those researching local heritage and community dynamics in planning applications.
Population: 524 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £380,867 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peasenhall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peasenhall.
- 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 Peasenhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Peasenhall.
- - 4 Hobsons Cottages Sibton Road Peasenhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2JQ
2no. Conifer (T1 on plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Lane House Pouy Street Sibton Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2JH
Conversion of existing first floor ancillary residential accommodation (C3) to one bedroom holiday let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Smythe House 2 Smyth Close Peasenhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2HE
1no. Willow (T1 on plan) - Crown reduce to 4 metres 1no. Spruce (T2 on plan) - Fell 1no. Laurel (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce to 2.5 metres 1no. Bay (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce to 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Willow Tree On The Causeway Opposite Peasenhall Deli The Street Peasenhall Suffolk
1no. Willow (on the Causeway near Deli) - Pollard at 5-6 metres above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - The Church House Church Street Peasenhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2HL
1no. Ornamental pear (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Chapel Cottage Chapel Street Peasenhall Saxmundham Suffolk IP17 2JD
1no. Birch (T1 on plan) - Crown reduce to 6 metres1no. Prunus (T2 on plan) - Crown reduce to 3 metres1no. Crab apple (T3 on plan) - Crown reduce to 3.5 metres1no. Rowan (T4 on plan) - Crown reduce to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Peasenhall in Suffolk
Peasenhall is a quaint village and civil parish located in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, with a population of 525 as recorded in the 2021 Census. Situated along the A1120 tourist route, it is surrounded by neighboring villages such as Sibton and Badingham. Peasenhall also has historical significance, being the site of the unsolved murder of Rose Harsent in 1902, which may be of interest to those researching local heritage and community dynamics in planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 524 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
Property prices in Peasenhall show an average sale price of £380,867, 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 Peasenhall a particularly low-crime area.
Peasenhall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Peasenhall and Sibton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Peasenhall includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Peasenhall
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Peasenhall. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Peasenhall may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Peasenhall were tree works (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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