A developer is looking to put a holiday caravan site within the grounds of a former mental health institution. Mendlesham Homes Ltd is seeking permission from Mid Suffolk District Council to put eight caravans inside the listed crinkle-crankle walled garden of St John’s House in Lion Road, Palgrave. The former 49-bed hospital site has been vacant since 2021. In a planning statement, the developer said: “The proposal is to provide a high-quality holiday destination in a peaceful and tranquil location. The destination is intended to be a rural retreat. “It is intended to provide holiday accommod…
