Melton, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melton, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
About Melton
Melton is a village in Suffolk, England, situated just one mile northeast of Woodbridge. With a population of 3,741 as of the 2011 Census, it features distinct areas such as 'Woodbridge' Melton, which borders Woodbridge, and 'Village' Melton, located near the A1152 and A1438 roads. The village is accessible via Melton railway station on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line and includes Melton Park, a housing estate developed from a former asylum, alongside several outlying hamlets, making it a unique area for planning applications.
Population: 4,386 (2021)
District: Suffolk Coastal
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melton.
- 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 Melton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Melton.
- - St Andrews Church Station Road Melton Suffolk IP12 1PX
1no. Yew (marked on plan) - Reduce back from neighbouring property, remove deadwood 1no. Cotoneaster (marked on plan) - Reduce back from neighbouring property, remove deadwood 1no. Elder (marked on pl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Tower End House Yarmouth Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QE
Change of use from ancillary holiday let to stand alone holiday let
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Toll Rest Yarmouth Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QB
Listed Building Consent - Dismantle dilapiodated chimney down to roof level and re construct to existing details
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - East Suffolk House Riduna Park Station Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1RT
SCDC/09/00237 Carry out remedial tree work recommendations contained within Appendix A of the submitted Tree Condition Report 2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Melton Lodge Saddlemakers Lane Melton Suffolk
Erection of garden pavilion, paved areas/crinkle crankle wall, and alterations to existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Melton County Primary School Melton Road Melton IP12 1PG
Discharge of Conditions 6 & 7. Biodiversity Net Gain, 8. Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring, 9. Approval of Facing Materials Samples and 12. Construction Management Plan. For planning application SCC/00
Status: Conditions | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 35 Riverview Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QU
Single storey side and rear (wrap around) extension with flat green roofs including alterations to the front elevation of the property including redesign of the entrance porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Park Lodge Saddlemakers Lane Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1PP
1no. Cherry (marked on plan) - Fell 1no. Willow (marked on plan) - Fell 1no. Ash (marked on plan) - Reduce crown by 30%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Melton County Primary School Melton Road Melton IP12 1PG
Provision of a purpose-built standalone block to the rear of the main school building for Pre-School use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Suffolk | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Land At Wilford Bridge Road Melton Suffolk
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage unit.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - The Lindos Centre Saddlemakers Lane Melton Suffolk IP12 1PP
Variation of Condition 2 of DC/15/4553/FUL (Change of use from a mixed use B1, A2 & D2 to Artist's Studio with Associated Dwelling. Erection of Single-Storey Rear Extension to Bungalow & Erection of P
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 11 Riverview Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QU
Single Storey Side Extension and Internal Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - The Coach And Horses Public House Melton Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1PD
Listed Building Consent - Alterations to existing outbuilding (store) to form store and covered seating area for consumption of food and alcohol
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Melton in Suffolk
Melton is a village in Suffolk, England, situated just one mile northeast of Woodbridge. With a population of 3,741 as of the 2011 Census, it features distinct areas such as 'Woodbridge' Melton, which borders Woodbridge, and 'Village' Melton, located near the A1152 and A1438 roads. The village is accessible via Melton railway station on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line and includes Melton Park, a housing estate developed from a former asylum, alongside several outlying hamlets, making it a unique area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,386 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Melton a particularly low-crime area.
Melton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodbridge, Ufford, Melton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Melton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deben Estuary SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Suffolk Coast & Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Deben Estuary; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Deben Estuary. 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, Melton 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 Melton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Melton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Melton.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Melton were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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