Syleham, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Syleham, Suffolk.

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About Syleham

Syleham is a quaint parish located alongside the River Waveney in Suffolk, England, approximately six miles east of Diss. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural landscape and community spirit, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments.

Population: 190 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £373,410 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Mid Suffolk
• Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
• LSOA: Mid Suffolk 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Syleham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Syleham.

• 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 Syleham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Syleham.

1. - Fir Tree Farm Weybread Road Syleham Eye Suffolk IP21 4LW
   Full Planning Application - Erection of 2No. dwellings
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Syleham in Suffolk

Syleham is a quaint parish located alongside the River Waveney in Suffolk, England, approximately six miles east of Diss. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural landscape and community spirit, making it an interesting location for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 190 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Syleham show an average sale price of £373,410, 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 Syleham a particularly low-crime area.

Syleham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brockdish. 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, Syleham 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 Syleham

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Syleham.

The most common application types near Syleham were other applications (2), full planning applications (1).

Nearby Towns

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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