Planning application
The Old Mill Mill Lane Metfield Harleston Suffolk IP20 0LD
Works: Extension Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Full Planning Application - Demolition of existing garage and erection of side extension to an existing commercial unit to provide additional facilities including accessible wc, accessible ramp, kitchenette and meeting room.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/03762
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/03762
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Fressingfield
- Parish
- Metfield
- Postcode
- IP20 0LD
Comment by 7 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Mid Suffolk's portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2026
Received by Mid Suffolk
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2 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 October 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 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
This application is with Mid Suffolk for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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