Ash Tree Farm The Common Mellis IP23 8EB Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/01620 - Householder Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Householder Application. Installation of 16no solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the detached cart lodge. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
21 May 2026
Approved
16 Jun 2026

Approved on 16 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Householder Planning Application
Postcode
IP23 8EB
Received
21 Apr 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
Gislingham
Parish
Mellis
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted
Decision date
16 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
23 Apr 2026
Consultation
21 May 2026
Comments by
11 Jun 2026
Site notice
1 May 2026
Press notice
6 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Babergh Mid Suffolk
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#52 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Babergh Mid Suffolk is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #64 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Babergh Mid Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #146 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #95 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #64 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #95 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
169 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
33 decided
904
Total decisions
107 refused in 2025