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Planning in Mildenhall

Approved
76%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mildenhall in the last 24 months, from West Suffolk Council's planning register.

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About Mildenhall

Mildenhall is a vibrant market town in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England, situated 37 miles northwest of Ipswich and adjacent to the A11. Notably, it houses the significant RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath air bases, which serve the United States Air Force, including the 100th Air Refueling Wing and the 352nd Special Operations Group. The town is regarded as the gateway to The Fens, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,315 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Mildenhall High district.

Property prices in Mildenhall show an average sale price of £339,984, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Mildenhall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mildenhall has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mildenhall 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mildenhall.suffolk.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Mildenhall, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Mildenhall. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mildenhall?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Mildenhall. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mildenhall?
The average planning decision time near Mildenhall is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Mildenhall?
The planning approval rate near Mildenhall is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mildenhall?
The most common type of planning application near Mildenhall is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mildenhall?
You can search and track planning applications near Mildenhall on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.