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

The average planning decision time near St Peter South Elmham is 20 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 Peter South Elmham?

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

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

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

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

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St Peter South Elmham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near St Peter South Elmham, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in St Peter 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 Peter South Elmham

St Peter South Elmham is a village and civil parish located in the northern part of Suffolk, approximately 3 miles south of the market town of Bungay. As part of the area known as The Saints, it is one of several villages that contribute to the local character and community, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments within the East Suffolk district.

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near St Peter South Elmham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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A brief summary of St Peter South Elmham in Suffolk

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Peter South Elmham a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in St Peter South Elmham

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near St Peter South Elmham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

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

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near St Peter South Elmham were outline applications (1).

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