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House prices in Mid Suffolk District Council: average £315,898, +3.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Mid Suffolk District Council received?
Mid Suffolk District Council received 4,827 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Mid Suffolk District Council take to decide applications?
Mid Suffolk District Council takes an average of 51 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Mid Suffolk District Council?
Mid Suffolk District Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Mid Suffolk District Council?
Submit your representation to Mid Suffolk District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Mid Suffolk District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Mid Suffolk District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Mid Suffolk District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 617 appeals were lodged against Mid Suffolk District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Mid Suffolk District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Mid Suffolk District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Mid Suffolk District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Mid Suffolk District Council governs a predominantly rural area in Suffolk, England, featuring only three towns: Stowmarket, Needham Market, and Eye. The council relocated its offices to Ipswich in 2017, sharing facilities with Babergh District Council. As of 2021, Mid Suffolk's population stood at 103,417, making it an important region for those seeking insight into local planning applications.

The council area encompasses 248 towns and villages, including Eye and Stowmarket. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Mid Suffolk District Council received 4,827 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1,027), full planning applications (901), tree works (517). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

617 planning appeals were lodged against Mid Suffolk District Council decisions, of which 142 were allowed and 417 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Mid Suffolk District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Mid Suffolk District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.