Mellis Green, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mellis Green, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mellis Green are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mellis Green
Mellis is a quaint village in Suffolk, notable for hosting the largest area of unfenced common land in England. The village has historical significance, having served as a training ground for Oliver Cromwell's troops. Once home to a railway station on the main line connecting London and Norwich, Mellis also featured a branch line to the nearby town of Eye, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and land use.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
- LSOA: Mid Suffolk 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mellis Green.
- 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 Mellis Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
273 planning applications found near Mellis Green.
- - Mallard House The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EE
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00301 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Ash Tree Farm The Common Mellis IP23 8EB
Householder Application. Installation of 16no solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the detached cart lodge.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Old Forge The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05185 - Conditions 3 (Timber Frame) and 4 (Proposed Build Up)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Mallard House The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EE
Householder Application - Conversion of existing garaging and single storey rear extension to provide ground floor accessible bedroom and bathroom, with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - The Old Forge The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of removed cementitious render with horizontal timber weatherboarding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - The Granary Adjacent Ashtree Farm The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)- replacement of existing windows on a like for like basis
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - The Pyghtle Earlsford Road Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DY
Notification of works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce sycamore tree and horse chestnut as shown in accompanying photographs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Home Farm The Common Mellis IP23 8EE
Planning Application. Change of use of land to residential garden land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - The Old Forge The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04585 - Part discharge of Condition 4 (Repairs to Underlying Fabric)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - The Granary Adjacent Ashtree Farm The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Householder application - Replacement of windows and door
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hall Farm The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EF
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of gable end windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Hall Farm The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EF
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/02355 - Condition 3 (Repairs and alterations to underlying Fabric), 4 (Render Backing), 5 (Wall Insulation) and 6 (Shortfall Materials)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Hall Farm The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EF
Application for Listed Building Consent - Removal of cement render and replacement with lime render
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - The Old Forge The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04585 - Condition 3 (Level 2 Historic England Recoding)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-12
View full details - - Tree Tops The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EE
Full application- Change of use of domestic stables to provide part-time equine assisted psychotherapy services.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - The Old Forge The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EB
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of cracked and damaged cement render with lime render
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-10-15
View full details - - The Old Parsonage The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8EE
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - All trees to to be felled as per application form and plan and prune back branches of 1No Oak tree due to risk to buildings and of possible subs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 6 Robinsons Mill The Common Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DN
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 2No Lime trees (T1 and T3) as they have outgrown position
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Sylvan Earlsford Road Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DY
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce height by up to 25-30% 1No Lime, 1No Ash and 1No Horse Chestnut tree on northern boundary with 'The Pyghtle' and reduce a line of trees t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-22
View full details - - 17 Earlsford Road Mellis Eye Suffolk IP23 8DY
Notification from a Statutory Undertaker-Installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoRaWAN gateway equipment
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-04-12
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A brief summary of Mellis Green in Suffolk
Mellis is a quaint village in Suffolk, notable for hosting the largest area of unfenced common land in England. The village has historical significance, having served as a training ground for Oliver Cromwell's troops. Once home to a railway station on the main line connecting London and Norwich, Mellis also featured a branch line to the nearby town of Eye, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and land use.
Property prices in Mellis Green show an average sale price of £336,581, 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 Mellis Green a particularly low-crime area.
Mellis Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mellis. 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, Mellis Green 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 Mellis Green
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Mellis Green. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mellis Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mellis Green were tree works (13), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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