Welcome to Planning and Building

Welcome to the Planning and Building area, here you can find information about:

  • Planning Policy; responsible for the forward planning of the District, creation of the LDF (Local Development Framework) and the monitoring of development;
  • Planning Services; guidance including how to submit a new planning application and how to find out about current planning applications in the district.
  • Building Control for information and guidance on construction and building, Building Control is responsible for Building Regulations, Dangerous Structures, Demolitions and Street Naming and Numbering.  Building Control are also able to produce Energy Assessments and Energy Performance Certificates. 
  • Street Naming and Numbering are responsible for ensuring a good standard of street naming and numbering is provided and maintained within the Mid Suffolk area.  Street Naming and Numbering is responsible for schemes on new developments, property name changes, additional or changes to a street name sign and replacement street signs.
  • Who to contact if you have a query regarding this area.

Important information:

Mid Suffolk's Local Development Framework

New Permitted Development Rights Scheme;

1App

1AppLogoFrom 06 April 2008 one application form will be used to submit planning applications electronically.  As an alternative PDF versions of the forms are available to download.

In addition to the new application form, new regulations cover what documents should accompany an application.  These are defined by the national and local standards.

Planning applications and the use of unilateral undertakings and associated costs under Section 106 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 with effect from 1st December 2007 - Statement;

New procedures relating to Section 106 obligations including Open Space and Social Infrastructure Contributions - Web Note.