Spexhall, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spexhall, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Spexhall
Spexhall is a dispersed village and civil parish located in the north-east of Suffolk, approximately 1.5 miles north of Halesworth and 7 miles south of Bungay. With a small population of 192 as of 2011, the village offers limited services, including a parish church originally built as a cell of Rumburgh Priory and a village hall. The A144 road, which traces the historic Roman Stone Street, runs through the parish, making it an important route for local planning considerations.
Population: 212 (2021)
District: Waveney
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £353,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: East Suffolk 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spexhall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spexhall.
- 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 Spexhall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Spexhall.
- - The Old House Wash Lane Spexhall Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0RQ
Convert the large storeroom above the garage block (aka Old House Annex) into a self-contained flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Spexhall in Suffolk
Spexhall is a dispersed village and civil parish located in the north-east of Suffolk, approximately 1.5 miles north of Halesworth and 7 miles south of Bungay. With a small population of 192 as of 2011, the village offers limited services, including a parish church originally built as a cell of Rumburgh Priory and a village hall. The A144 road, which traces the historic Roman Stone Street, runs through the parish, making it an important route for local planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 212 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waveney district.
Property prices in Spexhall show an average sale price of £353,990, 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 Spexhall a particularly low-crime area.
Spexhall has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wissett. 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, Spexhall 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 Spexhall
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Spexhall.
The most common application types near Spexhall were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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.