Mill Hills, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mill Hills, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
- LSOA: East Suffolk 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mill Hills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mill Hills.
- 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 Mill Hills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Mill Hills.
- - 73 Castle Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HL
1no. Silver Birch (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce branches overhanging No. 73 Castle St. by 50% 1no. Fruit Tree (marked T2 on submitted plan) - Remove stem closest to property, reduce back bran
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Michaelmas 8 Godfreys Wood Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QY
ESCC/53/00025 - W5 1no. Apple (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Pollard at 2.5m from ground level 1no. Unknown dead Tree (T2 on submitted plan) - Fell 1no. Damson (T3 on submitted plan) - Remove deadwoo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Drift Cottage 15 Wilderness Lane Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1EH
1no. Oak (marked T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 8 Angel Lane Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4NG
Variation of Condition No. 2 of DC/25/2645/LBC - Listed Building Consent - Alterations to form first floor ensuite, replacement of 3no. contemporary windows, replacement of contemporary tiled fire sur
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Hill House 30 Market Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LU
Discharge of condition No. 4 of DC/25/4808/FUL - Detached garage/workshop with studio over to replace 3 number buildings (revised scheme) - Garage door details
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 Saxon Way Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1LG
ESCC/53/00025 - W5 1no. Chestnut (T001 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by approx. 30% (3-4m), shape and balance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Fitzgerald Corner 84 Victoria Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1EL
Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - Installation of a garden studio building within the rear garden of the property to be used as incidental accommodation to the main dwelling. The structure will c
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Boat Avail Saxon Reach New Quay Lane Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1BJ
Certificate of Lawful use (Proposed) - This application relates to the continuation of that established lawful use. The proposal is for the siting of a replacement residential houseboat occupying the
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Fitzgerald Corner 84 Victoria Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1EL
1no. Cherry (T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 2m 1no. Holm Oak (T2 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 2.5m 1no. Row of Leylandii (T3 on submitted plan) - Reduce height by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 64 Saxon Way Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1LG
Proposed First Floor Side Extension to no.64 Saxon Way, Melton
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 40 Thoroughfare Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1AL
1no. Sycamore (T1 on submitted plan) - Raise crown to 3m from ground level, reduce overhanging branches southeast side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 18 St Johns Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HS
1no. Cherry (T1 on submitted plan) - Fell 1no. Unknown (T2 on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Fitzgerald Corner 84 Victoria Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1EL
1no. Eucalyptus (T1 on submitted plan) - Reduce whole crown by 3-3.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 45 Bredfield Road Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1JB
Non Material Amendment of DC/25/2780/FUL - Demolition of existing conservatories, proposed extension, alterations and carport. Creation of new vehicle and pedestrian access from Bredfield Road - Repla
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Godfreys Wood Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1QY
Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation, and erection of detached cartlodge.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Chenevix Jewellery 40B Market Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4LU
Variation of Condition No.2 of DC/25/0109/LBC (Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to create a new one bedroom dwelling on ground and first floor to form 40C Market Hill. Reduction in size
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Bull Ride 70 New Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1DX
Confirmation of Discharge of Condition Nos. 3, 5, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 21 of DC/16/3289/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Orlop House 36 Chapel Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4NF
1no. Group of Conifer trees and shrubs (G001 on submitted plan) - Reduce in height to approx. 5ft from drive & public path
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 3 Grange Park Drive Melton Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1FF
ESCC/53/00025 - W7 1no. Dead Holly (marked on plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - St Johns Old Vicarage 24 St Johns Hill Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 1HS
1no. Hornbeam (marked on submitted plan) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Suffolk | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Mill Hills in Suffolk
Mill Hills is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.
Property prices in Mill Hills show an average sale price of £395,750, 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 Mill Hills a particularly low-crime area.
Mill Hills has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodbridge, 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 Mill Hills includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ferry Cliff, Sutton 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, Mill Hills 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 Mill Hills
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Mill Hills. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mill Hills may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 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 Mill Hills were tree works (29), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.