Cherry Tree Farm The Common Metfield IP20 0LP

1. 15 Dec 2025

   Received by Mid Suffolk

2. 17 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid Suffolk granted permission on 12 March 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Cherry Tree Farm The Common Metfield IP20 0LP

  DC/25/05455 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Full Planning Application - Like-for-like replacement of 7 no. fire-damaged buildings.

  Granted Full applications 37 docs

• Stackyard Barn At Common Farm The Common Metfield IP20 0LP

  4251/16 Submitted 14 Oct 2016 100 yards away

  Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for Associated Operational Development

  Refused Prior approval 8 docs
  Domestic

• Stackyard Barn At Common Farm The Common Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LP

  DC/17/03174 Submitted 22 Jun 2017 100 yards away

  Prior Approval of Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and for Associated Operational Development - Change of Use and conversion of implement shed to a single dwelling and associated alterations.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Stackyard Barn At Common Farm The Common Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LP

  DC/17/03174 Submitted 22 Jun 2017 100 yards away

  Prior Approval of Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and for Associated Operational Development - Change of Use and conversion of implement shed to a single dwelling and associated alterations.

  Granted Prior approval 11 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/03255 Granted

  38A Columbyne Close Stowupland Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4AP

  Full Planning Application - Construction of 2no. garden rooms (retention of)

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/04317 Awaiting decision

  Lord Thurlow Village Hall School Road Great Ashfield IP31 3HN

  Planning Application. Disabled Access improvements: Removal of existing pathway. Provide correct sloping access where necessary. Widen remaining pathways to allow for easy access. Remove damaged walling and replace with low brick wall. Install high level and boundary lighting to improve safety. Install safety railings where needed. Remove existing steps and replace with easier access steps. Provide more hard standing to improve wheeled access and increase parking space

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/04307 Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent To School House Baylham IP6 8JS

  Planning Application. Erection of 1no. dwelling

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/02879 Granted

  The Barn The Lodge Hughes Road East Bergholt Colchester Essex CO7 6QU

  Full Planning Application - Change of use from barn to kennels.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/03312 Granted

  Hedgerows Farm The Street Brent Eleigh Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9NU

  Full Planning Application - Construction of 1 no. self-build dwelling and demolition of existing modern barn.

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications