St Nicholas South Elmham, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Nicholas South Elmham, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in St Nicholas 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 Nicholas South Elmham
St Nicholas South Elmham, located in the north of Suffolk, is a former civil parish that was merged with All Saints' South Elmham in 1737 to create the parish of All Saints and St. Nicholas, South Elmham. Situated approximately 5 miles south of Bungay, it falls within the East Suffolk district and is part of the region colloquially known as The Saints. This historical area may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £284,994 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: South Norfolk 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Nicholas South Elmham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Nicholas 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 Nicholas South Elmham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near St Nicholas South Elmham.
- - Meens Farm Capps Lane South Elmham All Saints IP19 0PD
Listed Building Consent - Remove conservatory and erect replacement garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-01-02
View full details - - Meens Farm Capps Lane South Elmham All Saints IP19 0PD
Remove conservatory and erect replacement garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2022-01-02
View full details - - Meens Farm Capps Lane South Elmham All Saints Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0PD
Holiday rental shepherds hut
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2021-09-09
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Remove failed external lime plaster and replace with Lime Plaster
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-05-18
View full details - - Eels Foot Wheelbarrow Lane South Elmham St Nicholas IP20 0PS
1. Converted stable block: erect various internal walls, fit additional doors and windows, and install appropriate toilet facilities to existing for use as guest accommodation for the household. 2. Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2020-02-04
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas IP20 0PS
Construction of one and a half storey side extension, including removal of existing lean-to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-09-29
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Construction of a One and a half storey side extension, including removal of existing lean-to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-09-29
View full details - - Church Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Construction of an agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2016-07-18
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Discharge of Conditions 5 & 6 of DC/13/0403/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Demolish lean-to garage at South end of farmhouse and replace with a functional outbuilding with a new internal door. Constr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2014-04-03
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Demolish lean-to garage at south end of farmhouse and replace with a functional outbuilding with a new internal door. Construction of 2x pairs of mild steel gates at Northern entrances and approximate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2013-04-09
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Demolish lean-to garage at South end of farmhouse and replace with a functional outbuilding with a new internal door. Construction of 2x pairs of mild steel gates at Northern
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2013-04-09
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham Harleston IP20 0PS
Construction of new 3-bay garage/workshop with 1st floor storage in the roof (including demoliton of existing garage/shed), provision of oak entrance gates with flanking fences and retrospective conse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2011-06-28
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham Harleston IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Construction of 3-bay garage/workshop with 1st floor storage in the roof (including demolition of existing shed/garage), provision of oak entrance gates and flanking fences a
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2011-06-28
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Reinstatement of attic as habitable space to provide master bedroom and ensuite bathroom/dressing room; including re-opening historic gable window, reinstatement of staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2011-05-25
View full details - - Meens Farm Capps Lane South Elmham All Saints Halesworth Suffolk IP19 0PD
Prior Notification - Erection of a lambing shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2007-09-03
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Conversion of existing agricultural building to 1no. dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2007-02-05
View full details - - Brook Farm St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Conversion of existing agricultural building to 1no. dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2007-02-05
View full details - - Tranquil Cottage Eels Foot Lane St Nicholas South Elmham IP20 0PS
Single storey and first floor extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2005-11-22
View full details - - Church Cottage St Nicholas South Elmham St Nicholas Harleston Suffolk IP20 0PS
Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2005-07-06
View full details - - Tranquil Cottage Eels Foot Lane St Nicholas South Elmham IP20 0PS
Ground and first floor extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2005-06-24
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A brief summary of St Nicholas South Elmham in Suffolk
St Nicholas South Elmham, located in the north of Suffolk, is a former civil parish that was merged with All Saints' South Elmham in 1737 to create the parish of All Saints and St. Nicholas, South Elmham. Situated approximately 5 miles south of Bungay, it falls within the East Suffolk district and is part of the region colloquially known as The Saints. This historical area may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications.
Property prices in St Nicholas South Elmham show an average sale price of £284,994, 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 Nicholas South Elmham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around St Nicholas 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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