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209 in the last 90 days53 in the last 3026 in the last 1494% approveddecisions typically take 36 days

Source: Ipswich Borough Council planning register · updated daily

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Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
Fringe application - Outline planning application for a phased development of up to 1,200 residential dwellings (Use Class C2 and C3) (to include Market and Affordable housing and Self and / or Custom Build); commercial, business and services uses (Use Class E); a primary school (Use Class F1); community uses (Use Class F2); open space including Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) and sports provision; and associated works including any necessary demolition, provision of roads, utilities, renewable energy infrastructure (Sui Generis), groundworks, ground remodelling, other engineering operations and landscape works. Provision of two main vehicular accesses off Foxhall Road (a western signalised junction and an eastern roundabout), controlled access to the A12 (public transport and active travel only) and new pedestrian and cycle priority route along Dobbs Lane submitted in detail, with all other means of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for subsequent approval. (Land At, Foxhall Road, Foxhall)
PendingOutline Planning FringeReceived 22 Oct 202626/00793/OPF
The Margaret Catchpole Inn Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ
Non-material minor amendment to 24/00855/FUL to replace approved white-painted timber windows with white UPVC windows.
PendingNon Material Minor AmendmentReceived 21 Oct 202626/00791/NMMA
69 Constable Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2UZ
Works to trees: T1-19 (Leylandii) - fell; T20 (Yew) - reduce height by 30% and reshape.
PendingWorks to Trees within Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 202626/00792/CALF
8 Tolworth Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5AU
Works to tree: T1 (Norway Maple) - pollard back to main trunk.
PendingWorks to Trees within Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 202626/00790/CALF
32 Goodwood Close Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SY
Works to trees protected by TPO 13 of 2003: T1 & T2 (Lime); T3 (Hornbeam) - crown reduction by up to 3m.
PendingWorks to Trees covered by TPOReceived 20 Oct 202626/00788/TALF

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Ipswich Borough Council received?

Ipswich Borough Council received 550 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.

How long does Ipswich Borough Council take to decide applications?

Ipswich Borough Council takes an average of 36 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Ipswich Borough Council?

Ipswich Borough Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Ipswich Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Ipswich Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Ipswich Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Ipswich Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Ipswich Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 170 appeals were lodged against Ipswich Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Ipswich Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Ipswich Borough Council serves as the local authority for Ipswich, a borough in Suffolk, England. As the second tier of a two-tier system, the council is responsible for essential services including refuse collection, housing, and planning applications, while Suffolk County Council oversees broader services such as transport, education, and social care. The council was established in | disbanded =. The council is currently led by Neil MacDonald (Labour), who has held the position since 17 May 2023. Helen Pluck serves as Chief Executive since January 2023. The council comprises 48 seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 17 towns and villages, including Ipswich. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Ipswich Borough Council received 550 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were tree works (125), discharge of conditions (107), amendments (70). 15 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

170 planning appeals were lodged against Ipswich Borough Council decisions, of which 42 were allowed and 122 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Ipswich Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Ipswich Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.