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Planning in Mill Hills

Approved
98%
47 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Mill Hills

Mill Hills is a settlement located in Suffolk, England.

Property prices in Mill Hills show an average sale price of £424,697, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mill Hills 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 Mill Hills a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mill Hills has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Mill Hills, 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, 189 planning applications were submitted near Mill Hills. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (34), full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mill Hills?
In the last 24 months, 189 planning applications were submitted near Mill Hills. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mill Hills?
The average planning decision time near Mill Hills is 57 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 Mill Hills?
The planning approval rate near Mill Hills is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mill Hills?
The most common type of planning application near Mill Hills is tree works applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mill Hills?
You can search and track planning applications near Mill Hills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.