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Building East Of Haggars Mead Forward Green Earl Stonham IP14 5JA

Awaiting decision Mid Suffolk DC/26/02088 Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwell

Works: Extension Domestic

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Proposal

Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Conversion of agricultural building into 1no dwelling.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/02088

Application record

Reference
DC/26/02088
Type
Prior Approval Agricultural to Dwell
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
15 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Ward
Stonham
Parish
Earl Stonham
Postcode
IP14 5JA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 May 2026

    Received by Mid Suffolk

  2. 18 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Mid Suffolk took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Ben Elvin Planning Consultancy Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy registered in Stowmarket

Active · incorporated 2017 · Stowmarket

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

16 documents on file for this application

  • PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT Report · 16 Sep 2026
  • ECOLOGY COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 17 Jul 2026
  • PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL AND PRELIMINARY ROOST ASSESSMENT Report · 02 Jul 2026
  • ECOLOGY RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 18 Jun 2026
  • ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (LAND CONTAMINATION) RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 12 Jun 2026
  • EARL STONHAM PARISH CLERK RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 10 Jun 2026
  • MINERALS AND WASTE RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 09 Jun 2026
  • HIGHWAYS RESPONSE Consultee Comment · 08 Jun 2026
  • ENV RESPONSE NOISE ODOUR LIGHT AND SMOKE Consultee Comment · 01 Jun 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 15 May 2026
  • EXISTING PLANS & ELEVS 2196.25.01 Drawing · 15 May 2026
  • PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS 2196.25.02A Drawing · 15 May 2026
  • FLOOD MAP FOR PLANNING Other · 15 May 2026
  • LAND CONTAMINATION REPORT Report · 15 May 2026
  • PRELIMINARY BAT ROOST ASSESSMENT AND ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Report · 15 May 2026
  • PLANNING STATEMENT Report · 15 May 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Mid Suffolk for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Mid Suffolk decided prior approval applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • Building East Of Haggars Mead Forward Green Earl Stonham IP14 5JA

    DC/26/02088 Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

    77% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

    Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use of Buildings on Agricultural Units and former Agricultural Buildings to Dwellinghouses (C3) which may include extension of the building and/or building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q. Conversion of agricultural building into 1no dwelling.

    Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 15 docs
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  • Weylands Farmhouse Forward Green Earl Stonham IP14 5EW

    4346/16 Submitted 20 Oct 2016 150 yards away

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    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs
  • Oakdene Stowmarket Road Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HJ

    DC/17/03409 Submitted 23 Jun 2017 350 yards away

    Householder Planning Application-Proposed conservatory to side elevation.

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
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  • Oakdene Stowmarket Road Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5HJ

    DC/17/03409 Submitted 23 Jun 2017 350 yards away

    Householder Planning Application-Proposed conservatory to side elevation.

    Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
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  • The Old School House School Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5EL

    DC/17/05821 Submitted 20 Nov 2017 400 yards away

    Non Material Amendment to application reference 4200/15 in respect of doors and windows and alteration to dimesions of shower/bathroom.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 10 docs
  • The Old School House School Lane Earl Stonham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 5EL

    DC/17/05821 Submitted 20 Nov 2017 400 yards away

    Non Material Amendment to application reference 4200/15 in respect of doors and windows and alteration to dimesions of shower/bathroom.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 10 docs

In Mid Suffolk

  • DC/26/04228 Awaiting decision

    23 Greenacres Old Newton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4EJ

    Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Erection of single storey rear extension

    Received 29 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/03758 Granted

    8 Willow Close Walsham Le Willows Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP31 3FE

    Application for Prior Approval for a Proposed Larger Home Extension. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A - Erection of single storey rear extension

    Received 28 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/03033 Granted

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    Received 15 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/03999 Awaiting decision

    Barn A Eastlands Farm Eastlands Lane Finningham IP14 4HX

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    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • DC/26/04003 Awaiting decision

    Barn B Eastlands Farm Eastlands Lane Finningham IP14 4HX

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    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval