The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Mid Suffolk District Council, 2025
59 appeals decided in 2025, 23% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed15 December 2025· minor3361654Barn Rear of the Old Saddlery, 28 High Street, Debenham, IP14 6QW
conversion of barn to dwelling
- Dismissed11 December 2025· minor3373577Snowdrop Cottage Norton Road, Great Ashfield, Bury St. Edmunds, IP31 3HJ
for the use of building as dwelling
- Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3370346Land Adjacent Highfield, All Saints Road, Creeting St Mary, Suffolk, IP6 8NG
erection of bungalow (utilising existing vehicular access)
- Dismissed3 December 2025· minor3369285Potash Farm, The Street, Brundish, Woodbridge, IP13 8BL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q - Conversion of agricultural building to 1 no dwellinghouse
- Dismissed25 November 2025· householder3372024Sunnyview Dandy Corner, Cotton, Stowmarket, IP14 4QX
to replace existing garages with 1 number 3 bay garage
- Split Decision21 November 2025· householder3373659Woodlands Farmhouse, Bildeston Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, IP14 2LY
erection of detached cartlodge building, garden gazebo, new entrance gates to vehicular access and installation of below ground LPG storage tank
- Dismissed18 November 2025· ldc3335099Land To The Southwest of Nutwood, The Street, Bacton, Suffolk, IP14 4LF
confirmation of lawful commencement of Phase 1 (Enabling Works) and Phase 2A (Plot 1) as approved under reserved matters approval DC/20/02656 pursuant to permission DC/18/04868 (Erection of up to 5 No. detached dwellings with garages)
- Dismissed7 November 2025· other3355397Gresham Barn, Stowmarket Road, Ringland, IP14 2HZ
conversion of former coach house to a single dwelling
- Dismissed7 November 2025· minor3355394Gresham Barn, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Stowmarket, IP14 2HZ
conversion of former coach house to a single dwelling
- Dismissed4 November 2025· minor3369090Finches Meadow, Stradbroke Road, Horham, IP21 5DZ
Erection of a residential bungalow on an existing agricultural hardstanding with four touring caravans within the curtilage (permitted development right) with an existing agricultural toilet bock, refurbishment of hardstanding (retrospective) works to acces s if required to provide a home / dwellinghouse to a local Gypsy / Traveller family ”
- Dismissed3 November 2025· minor336865529 Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DB
the erection of 1 no. dwelling
- Dismissed29 October 2025· other3370251Church Farm Barn, Metfield, Harleston, Suffolk, IP20 0JR
the conversion of two agricultural buildings to dwellings
- Allowed22 October 2025· minor3369566Fennings Farm, Pixey Green, Stradbroke, Eye Suffolk, IP21 5NH
Erection of 6no poultry houses with associated admin blocks, feed bins and ancillary development. (accompanied by EIA statement) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/06824, dated 24/08/2024
- Dismissed15 October 2025· major3364061Land at School Road, Elmswell, IP30 9NL
the erection of a care village comprising 66 bedroom care home (C2 Use), 37 No. extra care bungalows (C2 Use), 3 No. almshouses (C3), management office (E(g)(I) Use), club house, community growing area, orchard, community bee hives and open space provision
- Allowed8 October 2025· householder336671323 Noyes Avenue, Laxfield, Woodbridge, IP13 8EB
Conversion of garage with first floor extension above and single storey infill extension behind. Extend existing pitched roof porch across front with lean-to roof, change to side window and insertion of bay window to front.
- Dismissed12 September 2025· minor336654137 Chilton Avenue, Stowmarket, IP14 1LB
Partition of existing dwellings rear garden to form an additional two storey dwelling
- Dismissed9 September 2025· minor3367500Amurfields The Green, Ashbocking, Ipswich, IP6 9JT
erection of two dwellings
- Dismissed27 August 2025· minor336403534 Ludbrook Close, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8EE
erection of detached bungalow
- Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3363636Land At Summertime, Great Green, Thurston, IP31 3SJ
the erection of 1 self-build dwelling
- Dismissed1 August 2025· minor3361001Barn at Moat Farm, Barrells Road, Great Green, Thurston, IP31 3SH
Class Q - Conversion of agricultural building to form 2No dwellings (Class C3 dwellinghouses)
- Dismissed31 July 2025· minor3360020Land South of White Horse Public House, Station Road, Finningham, Suffolk, IP14 4TL
the erection of 2no Detached Bungalows
- Dismissed16 July 2025· minor3360015Land At Meadow Lane , Thurston , Suffolk
residential development consisting of 64 dwellings and associated highway, car parking and public open space without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 4942/16, dated 8 January 2019
- Quashed On Legal Grounds15 July 2025· enforcement3345756Six Bells Inn, High Street, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8JD
- Quashed On Legal Grounds15 July 2025· enforcement3345755Six Bells Inn, High Street, Gislingham, Eye, IP23 8JD
the change of use of public house building with ancillary residential accommodation (a sui generis use) to use as a dwelling -house
- Allowed11 July 2025· minor3354474Five Acre Holiday Camp, College Road, Wyverstone, IP14 4SE
- Allowed11 July 2025· minor3354473Camping Site And Premises Sudbourne Hall Farm, Mill Road, Wyverstone, Suffolk, IP14 4SE
proposed toilet facilities for campsite
- Dismissed9 July 2025· householder3356135Land South of Patcham House, Station Road, Finningham, Stowmarket, IP14 4TH
for the erection of 1 no. detached (self build) dwelling and garage
- Allowed17 June 2025· minor3362092Barn at Old Hall Farm, Braiseworth, Suffolk , IP23 7EA
conversion of barn to dwelling
- Dismissed4 June 2025· major3355611Willisham Hall, Willisham Hall Road, Willisham Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4SL
the erection of 11no dwellings, commercial B1 (office) space, A1/A3 farm shop/cafe, new vehicular access, new footpath, play area and associated parking, landscaping and attenuation basin
- Dismissed4 June 2025· other3355606Willisham Hall, Willisham Hall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4SL
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3349998Land South Of Barrells Road, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3GD
Outline planning application (access to be considered) for erection of 9 no. self-build dwellings without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/19/05114
- Dismissed20 May 2025· householder33633503 Rooks Mead, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3FZ
erection of detached double garage
- Dismissed12 May 2025· minor3348448Land Off Creeting Road West, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5AT
erection of 6no 1-bedroom flats
- Dismissed9 May 2025· minor3347365Land At The Gables, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, Suffolk , IP14 2DD
erection of detached dwelling
- Dismissed6 May 2025· minor3351995Land West Of Blacksmith Close, Sudbury Road, Newton , CO10 0QW
the erection of 9No. Dwellings
- Dismissed28 April 2025· minor3358559Post Office, 7 Church Street, Eye, IP23 7BD
construction of dropped kerb, removal of outbuildings and boundary wall to facilitate off-street parking and erection of 1.8m close boarded boundary fence
- Allowed28 April 2025· minor3357489Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9AQ
Erection of a new field gate and upgraded field access (retention of)
- Dismissed28 April 2025· minor3353193West Barn, Dagworth Hall Barns,, Dagworth Lane, Old Newton, IP14 3QN
change of use of existing outbuilding to form detached dwelling
- Allowed25 April 2025· householder33554792 Thorney Green Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, IP14 4BY
erection of single storey front, side and rear extension
- Dismissed28 March 2025· householder3354355Boxers Meadow, Low Road, Denham, Suffolk, IP21 5ET
the erection of a two-storey extension
- Notice varied and upheld25 March 2025· enforcement3356120Sunnyview Dandy Corner, Cotton, Stowmarket, IP14 4QX
Listed building enforcement notice alleging unauthorised works to a Grade II listed dwelling including porch, chimney stack, windows, doors, barge boards, brackets, an extension and structural alterations
- Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3346931Clayton Cottage, Earls Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4SB
erection of dwelling
- Notice varied and upheld24 March 2025· enforcement3358735Hawks Mill Meadow, Hawks Mill Street, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8LU
without planning permission, the unauthorised material change of use of the land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and use of the land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes; and, without planning permission, the unauthorised operational development involving the installation of a cesspit, close boarded fencing and associated entrance gates, and an area of hardstanding
- Allowed19 March 2025· minor3354077Land at High Elm Bungalow, Crowfield Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AW
the erection of new dwelling and creation of new access following part demolition of existing outbuilding
- Dismissed18 March 2025· minor3353417The Siding, Oak Farm Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TE
- Notice varied and upheld18 March 2025· enforcement3353247Oak Farm Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TE
- Notice varied and upheld18 March 2025· enforcement3353246Oak Farm Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TE
- Notice varied and upheld18 March 2025· enforcement3353245Oak Farm Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TE
- Notice varied and upheld18 March 2025· enforcement3353244The Siding, Oak Farm Lane, Mendlesham, IP14 5TE
‘Change of use of land to enable standing of residential caravans on previously developed land, refurbishment and relocation of existing building to act and ancillary works.’ Formal
- Dismissed3 March 2025· minor3346173The Angel, 5 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QL
Change of use from drinking establishment (Sui Generis) to dwelling house (C3)
- Dismissed14 February 2025· minor3348107Land Rear Of Plots 2 And 3 Rooks Mead, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3FZ
change of use of land to form gardens to serve Plots 2 and 3 without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/23/02342 dated 15 March 2024
- Allowed6 February 2025· minor3315581Harphyll, Barretts Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8RZ
Removal of 'The Willow' static caravan and 'Harphyll' prefabricated bungalow and replacement with 6 No. mobile lodges, together with new private access driveway and off street parking for each unit”
- Dismissed4 February 2025· major3352607By-Pass Nurseries, Bramford Road, Bramford, Suffolk, IP8 4BA
the erection of 11 dwellings (including 4 affordable) and one commercial unit (class E use)
- Allowed3 February 2025· minor33509378A Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AQ
Alterations to shopfront including installation of shutter box, front fascia sign and side projecting sign (retention of); and express consent for display of internally illuminated front fascia sign and projecting sign
- Allowed3 February 2025· advert33508988A Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AQ
- Dismissed23 January 2025· other3345022White House Farm, Dublin Road, Occold, Eye, IP23 7PY
- Dismissed23 January 2025· minor3345019White House Farm, Dublin Road, Occold, Eye, IP23 7PY
Proposed single storey side extension (orangery)
- Allowed10 January 2025· other3344969Stotts Cottage, 1 Cross Street, Drinkstone, Suffolk, IP30 9TP
Retention of replacement front and rear external doors (retrospective application)
- Allowed7 January 2025· major3345132Land at Woodlands Farm, Stowmarket Road, Badley, Suffolk, IP24 2AH
the installation of a solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) array/solar farm with associated infrastructure
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