Search Metfield planning applications
12 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Metfield · updated daily · Babergh District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Skinners Cottage Skinners Lane Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LHAwaiting decisionFull Planning Application - Demolition of existing garage / workshop and erection of 1no. single storey dwellingReceived 11 Sep 2026DC/26/03645
- Rosemary The Street Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LBApprovedNotification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell 1 No. Hornbeam (T1)Received 2 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026DC/26/03759
- The Old Mill Mill Lane Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LDApprovedFull Planning Application - Demolition of existing garage and erection of side extension to an existing commercial unit to provide additional facilities including accessible wc, accessible ramp, kitchenette and meeting room.Received 2 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026DC/26/03762
- 2 Doctors Lodge Skinners Lane Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LHAwaiting decisionApplication for Listed Building Consent - Refurbish main roofListed Building ConsentReceived 26 Jun 2026DC/26/02753
- Lodge Cottage Skinners Lane Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LHAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions Application for DC/25/03185 - Condition 3 (Biodiversity enhancement measures)Discharge of Condition(s)Received 15 May 2026DC/26/02072
Planning in Metfield
Only 7 decisions near Metfield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Metfield in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.
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IP20 79 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Babergh District Council
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About Metfield
Metfield is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, with its name meaning 'Meadow feld'. Positioned near the Norfolk border, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Harleston and 7 miles northwest of Halesworth. With a population that grew from 370 in 1996 to 388 by the 2011 Census, Metfield offers a quaint rural community for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 381 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.
Property prices in Metfield show an average sale price of £284,994, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Metfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Metfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Metfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Metfield 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Metfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Metfield.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).