We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Mid Suffolk to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (1978-04-12–2026-03-23): 93.1% of 1,526 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Householder | 362 | 337 | 25 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 357 | 352 | 5 | |
| Full Planning Application | 240 | 193 | 47 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 195 | 193 | 2 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 158 | 145 | 13 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 76 | 72 | 4 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 42 | 41 | 1 | |
| Prior Approval (Class Q — Agricultural to Residential) | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| Development by statutory undertaker | 22 | 22 | 0 | |
| Outline Planning | 13 | 8 | 5 | |
| Reserved Matters | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 8 | 7 | 1 | |
| Modify or Discharge S106 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Telecommunications | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Agricultural Determination - 2nd Stage | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Enforcement | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| County Reg 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Permission in Principle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 153 | 140 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 176 | 159 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 154 | 142 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 131 | 120 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 147 | 140 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 162 | 154 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 159 | 148 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 154 | 144 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 105 | 100 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 23 | 21 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 3 | 3 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston | 110 | 102 | 8 | |
| Rattlesden | 96 | 94 | 2 | |
| Rickinghall | 92 | 91 | 1 | |
| Palgrave | 90 | 86 | 4 | |
| Stradbroke & Laxfield | 85 | 75 | 10 | |
| Fressingfield | 81 | 78 | 3 | |
| Claydon & Barham | 77 | 70 | 7 | |
| Needham Market | 77 | 69 | 8 | |
| Elmswell & Woolpit | 71 | 67 | 4 | |
| Walsham-le-Willows | 69 | 68 | 1 | |
| Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden | 62 | 61 | 1 | |
| Mendlesham | 61 | 59 | 2 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.