How long do planning decisions take near St Cross South Elmham?

The average planning decision time near St Cross South Elmham is 64 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near St Cross South Elmham?

The planning approval rate near St Cross South Elmham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near St Cross South Elmham?

The most common type of planning application near St Cross South Elmham is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near St Cross South Elmham?

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St Cross South Elmham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Cross South Elmham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Cross South Elmham are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About St Cross South Elmham

St Cross South Elmham is a village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, within the East Suffolk district, near the Norfolk border. Situated approximately 3 miles east of Harleston and 4.25 miles south-west of Bungay, it is part of the cluster of villages known as the Saints, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £288,950 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: South Norfolk 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Cross South Elmham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Cross South Elmham.

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 St Cross South Elmham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of St Cross South Elmham in Suffolk

Property prices in St Cross South Elmham show an average sale price of £288,950, 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 St Cross South Elmham a particularly low-crime area.

St Cross South Elmham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Homersfield. 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 St Cross South Elmham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Flixton Quarry SSSI. 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 St Cross South Elmham

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St Cross South Elmham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Cross South Elmham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near St Cross South Elmham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near St Cross South Elmham were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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