Wenhaston, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wenhaston, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Wenhaston
Wenhaston is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet in the East Suffolk district of northeastern Suffolk, England. Nestled south of the River Blyth, the village had an estimated population of 563 in 2018, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 563
District: Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet
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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 015A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wenhaston.
- 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 Wenhaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wenhaston.
- - White Lodge The Street Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9DP
Non-material Amendment of DC/25/0039/FUL - Extension and conversion of existing garage to provide annex accommodation - External walls of the new extension (which extends from the garage to the house)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Kevrol St Michaels Way Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet Halesworth Suffolk IP19 9EH
Garage and porch to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-07-10
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A brief summary of Wenhaston in Suffolk
Wenhaston is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet in the East Suffolk district of northeastern Suffolk, England. Nestled south of the River Blyth, the village had an estimated population of 563 in 2018, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 563. It sits within the Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet district.
Property prices in Wenhaston show an average sale price of £353,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wenhaston is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wenhaston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wenhaston 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 Wenhaston
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wenhaston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wenhaston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wenhaston were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Thorington planning applications
- Blyford planning applications
- Wenhaston Black Heath planning applications
- Mells planning applications
- Holton planning applications
- Bramfield planning applications
- Upper Holton planning applications
- Blythburgh planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.