St James South Elmham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St James South Elmham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in St James South Elmham are administered by East Suffolk Council. View the full East Suffolk Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About St James South Elmham
St James South Elmham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, England. Situated 4.5 miles northwest of Halesworth and 5.5 miles southwest of Bungay, it is part of the East Suffolk district and is recognized as one of the parishes collectively known as the Saints. This charming locale may present opportunities for various planning applications, given its proximity to nearby towns.
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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 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St James South Elmham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St James 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 James South Elmham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near St James South Elmham.
- - Cuckoo Farm Rookery Lane South Elmham St James Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HH
Variation of Condition Nos. 2 & 4 of DC/11/1166/VOC - Variation of condition Nos. 2 and 4 of DC/09/0441/FUL - Conversion of barn to 1no. House - Alterations to southern boundary of application site an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-03-21
View full details - - Cuckoo Farm Rookery Lane South Elmham St James Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HH
Variation of condition Nos. 2 and 4 of DC/09/0441/FUL - Conversion of barn to 1no. House - Alterations to southern boundary of application site and revisions to previously approved vehicular access
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2011-10-19
View full details - - Cuckoo Farm Rookery Lane South Elmham St James Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HH
Conversion of barn to 1no. House
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2009-05-14
View full details - - Cuckoo Farm Rookery Lane South Elmham St James Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0HH
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of barn to 1no. House
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2009-05-14
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A brief summary of St James South Elmham in Suffolk
St James South Elmham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, England. Situated 4.5 miles northwest of Halesworth and 5.5 miles southwest of Bungay, it is part of the East Suffolk district and is recognized as one of the parishes collectively known as the Saints. This charming locale may present opportunities for various planning applications, given its proximity to nearby towns.
Property prices in St James South Elmham 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 St James South Elmham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around St James South Elmham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Laurel Farm Meadow St. James South Elmham 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 James South Elmham
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St James South Elmham.
The most common application types near St James South Elmham were outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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