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Planning applications in IP2

We hold 53 planning applications for the IP2 postcode area, 26 of them submitted in the past year. 81% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 46 days. The area is covered by Ipswich, Babergh Mid Suffolk, Suffolk.

53
applications held
26
in the past year
81%
approved
46 days
median decision

Towns and villages in IP2

Councils covering IP2

Ipswich (29)Babergh Mid Suffolk (19)Suffolk (5)

Recent applications in IP2

Pending
14 Sept 2026DC/26/03956
Offices And Premises Fox's Marina The Strand Wherstead IP2 8NJBabergh Mid Suffolk

Non-material Amendment to DC/26/02066 to enable change in roof pitch, five roof lights to the North Elevation only, instead of four roof lights to both the North and South Elevations and two personnel/fire exit doors to the North Elevation move slightly along the elevation.

Pending
Small
Article 27
1 Jul 2026SCC/0056/24IP/ART27c21
Gipping House Whittle Road Ipswich IP2 0HUSuffolk

Partial discharge of condition 21. Construction Surface Water Management Plan for demolition and site clearance works. For planning permission SCC/0056/24IP, as amended by SCC/0056/24IP/NMA.

Pending
Small
Conditions under Planning Permission
25 Jun 202626/00480/CON
10 Arkwright Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0UBIpswich

Discharge of Condition 13 of planning permission 25/00229/VC (Variation of conditions 1 and 13 of planning permission 24/00666/FUL (Extension to existing warehouse, erection of a new warehouse in place of existing buildings (to be demolished), and installation of sub-station) to relocate office space and insert first floor windows, and replace BREEAM requirement with EPC A rating at: 10 And 25 Arkwright Road Ipswich Suffolk in accordance with your application reference: IP/25/00229/VC received 24.03.2025.) relating to EPC rating.

Pending
Small
Conditions under Planning Permission
24 Jun 202626/00471/CON
4 Pheasant Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0QHIpswich

Discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 26/00275/FUL (Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions, front porch with canopy, and detached garden room.) relating to Tree Protection Scheme.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment (Section 96)
16 Jun 2026SCC/0056/24IP/NMA
7 Whittle Road, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0UHSuffolk

Non-Material Amendment application to permission SCC/0056/24IP to amend the wording of conditions 9, (Construction Management Plan), and 21, (Construction Surface Water Management Plan)

Pending
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
28 May 202626/00411/TALF
27 Oak Hill Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ALIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 6 of 1998: (T1) Holm Oak - fell.

Pending
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
14 Apr 202626/00254/TALF
1 Sleaford Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9PEIpswich

Works to trees protected by TPO 2 of 1980: T1 - Beech - crown reduction, reduce height and spread of tree by 1.5-2m and balance; T2 - Horse chestnut - crown reduction, reduce height and spread by 2-2.5m.

Pending
Small
Full App Without Compliance of Condition
14 Apr 2026DC/26/01587
60 Belmont Road Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9XTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application under S73 for Removal or Variation of a Condition following grant of Planning Permission DC/25/05335 dated 19/02/2026 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) - Erection of a first floor extension and alterations to form first floor window opening to side elevation with obscure glazing. To vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) as per the submitted plans/documents

Pending
Small
General Permitted Development Extensions
18 Mar 202626/00195/PDE
42 Redwing Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0RQIpswich

Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.0m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.38m and eaves height of 2.25m.

Permitted
Small
Full Planning Application by SCC
11 Mar 202626/00177/FPC
7 Whittle Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0UHIpswich

Application for consideration by Suffolk County Council: Discharge of Conditions 8. Construction dust risk assessment, 9. Construction management plan, 12. Biodiversity net gain plan, 14. Landscape and 21. Construction surface water management plan for planning permission SCC/0056/24IP issued by Suffolk County Council.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
3 Mar 2026DC/26/00902
60 Belmont Road Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9XTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Non-Material Amendment relating to DC/25/05335 - External finish changed to Hardie Plank cladding

Pending
Small
Article 27
2 Mar 2026SCC/0056/24IP/A27c8,9,12,14,21
Gipping House, Whittle Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HUSuffolk

Discharge of Conditions 8. Construction dust risk assessment, 9. Construction management plan, 12. Biodiversity net gain plan, 14. Landscape and 21. Construction surface water management plan. For planning permission SCC/0056/24IP

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
18 Feb 2026DC/26/00668
Land Off Bourne Hill Wherstead IP2 8NQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Planning Application. Siting of 75no self-storage containers (B8)

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
16 Feb 202626/00111/TALF
Asda Stoke Park Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9THIpswich

Works to trees protected by TPO 7 of 2016: Crown lift London Plane (T1) to 4m above ground level; Crown lift Horse Chestnut (T2) to 4m above ground level; Crown lift Silver Birch (T3) to 4m from above ground level; fell dead Sorbus (T4) to ground level; Crown lift Lime (T5) to 2.5m over amenity grass and 4m over footpath/ road; Crown lift Holm Oaks (T6-9) to 2m above ground level; reduce Holm Oak to the south of the group (G1) by 3m in height and laterals by 2m; Crown lift Sycamore (T10) by 4m; Fell self-set Sycamores (G2) to ground level due to future risk of damaging boundary fences & hard standing areas.

Conditions
Small
Variation of condition attached to p/p
11 Feb 202626/00097/VC
30 Aster Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0NQIpswich

Variation of Condition 2 (external materials) of planning permission 21/00421/FUL (Erection of a single-storey detached outbuilding (retrospective) to adjust the trigger point for submission of external material details from 2 months from the date of the original permission, to compliance with the details submitted as part of this variation of condition application (smooth external render, applied to all external elevations in a neutral colour).

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Development
6 Feb 202626/00090/CLD
42 Redwing Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0RQIpswich

Certificate of lawful development for the erection of a single-storey rear extension, and a front elevation porch.

Pending
Small
Conditions under Planning Permission
4 Feb 202626/00087/CON
8 Little Croft Street Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8EEIpswich

Discharge of Conditions 2 (management plan) and 3 (noise assessment) of application 25/00596/FUL: Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a five-person HMO (Use Class C4).

Permitted
Small
Article 27
27 Jan 2026SCC/0056/24IP/ART27c27,28
Gipping House, Whittle Road, Ipswich, IP2 0HU,Suffolk

Discharge of condition 27 - Remediation Strategy and 28 - Contamination Monitoring of planning permission SCC/0056/24IP.

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Development
22 Jan 202626/00051/CLD
137 Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9AXIpswich

Certificate of lawful development for demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with proposed rear single-storey extension and internal alterations.

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
6 Jan 202626/00016/TALF
7 Queenscliffe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ASIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 16 of 1997: Shorten lateral branches of (T4) Holm/Evergreen Oak by 1.5m.

Pending
Medium
Householder Planning Application
5 Jan 2026DC/26/00018
Al Chiba Bourne Hill Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8NQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder application - Erection of a Pagoda.

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
5 Dec 2025DC/25/05335
60 Belmont Road Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9XTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder Application - Erection of a first floor extension and alterations to form first floor window opening to side elevation with obscure glazing.

Conditions
Small
Variation of condition attached to p/p
17 Nov 202525/00815/VC
20 Luther Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8BNIpswich

Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission IP/25/00082/FUL (Demolish existing retaining wall and erect replacement retaining wall) in order to increase the number of bays in the retaining wall.

Refused
Small
Full Planning Application
29 Oct 2025DC/25/04803
Land Off Bourne Hill Wherstead Suffolk IP2 8NQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Full Planning Application - Siting of 75 no. self-storage containers (B8)

Permitted
Medium
Advertisement
28 Oct 2025DC/25/04788
Premier Inn Bourne Hill Wherstead Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8NDBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Consent to display an Advertisement - Installation of replacement signs to include: Replacement panel to existing double sided post mounted entrance sign, 2 no. fascia signs, 1no. double sided post mounted directionals sign and 1no. triangular fascia sign

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
8 Oct 202525/00696/TALF
76 Lanercost Way Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DPIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 75/00004/TPO: Prune back branches of Oak by up to 3m.

Refused
Small
Conditions under Planning Permission
24 Sept 202525/00650/CON
Bourne Bridge Service Station Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8LRIpswich

Discharge of Condition 2 (Emergency Flood Response Plan) of application 24/00776/FUL: Erection of two-storey rear extension, part single-storey front extension, installation of new shop front, application of external K-rendering and re-location of existing signage.

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
24 Sept 202525/00649/TALF
52 Grantham Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9PDIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 5 of 1989: Oak (T1) - Crown reduction to previous points and shape.

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
23 Sept 202525/00647/TALF
12 Grantham Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9PDIpswich

Works to trees protected by TPO 20 of 2001: Lime Trees (T3, T5, T7, T8) reduce back by 30% (reduction of 2-3m canopy spread on overhanging side) (trees located within Burlingham House, overhanging rear access and rear of 12 Grantham Crescent).

Permitted
Small
Article 27
16 Sept 2025SCC/0056/24IP/ART27c26
7 Whittle Road, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0HUSuffolk

Discharge of Condition 26. Ground Contamination. For planning application SCC/0056/24IP

Permitted
Small
Non Material Minor Amendment
15 Sept 202525/00626/NMMA
23 Queenscliffe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ASIpswich

Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00286/FUL (Erection of single-storey side & rear extension and two-storey part rear extension) involving reducing the height of the approved side orangery.

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
15 Sept 202525/00628/TALF
Orwell Yacht Club Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8LRIpswich

Application for Tree Works - False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 3 of 1997: Fell tree to ground level.

Pending
Medium
Advertisement
19 Aug 2025DC/25/03690
Starbucks Coffee (Previously Mcdonalds) A14, A137, Junction 56 Wherstead IP2 8NQBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Consent to Display Advertisements - 1) Int-Illum Double Sided Mini Totem 2) Non-Illuminated Banner Frames x 2 3) Int-Illum Drive Thru Directional 4) Int-Illum Height Restrictor 5) Int-Illum Single Menu Case 6) Int-Illum Order Canopy 7) Int-Illum Triple Menu Case 8) Int-Illum Slimline Thank You/No Entry Directional Signs x 2 9) Non-Illum Totem Tray Sign 10) Int-Illum Wall Mounted Wordmark 11) Non-Illum Frosted Vinyl to Drive Thru Window x 3 12 & 13) Int-Illum Single Sided 1500mm Wordmark 14) Int-Illum Drive Thru Acrylic Text 16) Int-Illum Wall Mounted Wordmark 17a) Non-Illum Manifestation Dots 30mtrs @ 1500mm from floor level & 17b) Non-Illum Manifestation Dots 30mtrs @ 950mm from floor level (60mtrs in total) 18 & 19) Non-Illum MOP Window Graphic 20) Int-Ilum MOP Sign (located within a metre of the window above till counter)

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
19 Jul 2025DC/25/03230
Fonseca Hadleigh Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0DEBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder application - Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, conversion of loft and conversion of existing garage to provide additional accommodation. Installation of a rear dormer, raising garage roof pitch and installing front dormer. Changes to fenestration and addition of roof lights. Erection of pergola and rear decking with covered terrace. Erection of front gate and side boundary wall.

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
25 Jun 202525/00468/LBC
The Chantry Chantry Park Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0BJIpswich

Installation and upgrading of walls, ceilings, floors and doors to improve fire safety.

Conditions
Small
Variation of condition attached to p/p
13 Jun 202525/00459/VC
11 Dunlin Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9QDIpswich

Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 23/00176/FUL (Erection of single-storey rear extension) to increase the height of the extension (retrospective).

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
16 Apr 202525/00308/TALF
Orwell Yacht Club Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8LRIpswich

Works to False Acacia tree protected by TPO No. 3 of 1997: Cut back all low level new growth below three metres.

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order - Works Related
15 Dec 2024DC/24/05428
Land Adjacent 8 Appleby Close Pinewood Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9XSBabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order ES101/W1 - T1 Oak remove lower overhanging thin branches back to trunk up to a height of 5 metres to give roof clearance. Upper overhanging crown to be pruned in by 2 metres.

Withdrawn
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
16 Sept 202424/00690/TALF
2 Burrell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8ABIpswich

Works to trees protected by TPO 5 of 2017: Fell 2x Sycamores (T1).

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
8 Aug 202424/00572/TALF
21 Badgers Bank Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9ENIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 4 of 1991: Sycamore (W1) - reduce overhanging branches by 2-2.6m.

Conditions
Small
Works to Trees covered by TPO
12 Jul 202424/00502/TALF
25 Ramsey Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9EAIpswich

Works to tree protected by TPO 4 of 1981: Prune back branches of Lime (T1) overhanging garden of 45 Wigmore Close by up to 2m.

Conditions
Small
Full Planning Application by SCC
5 Jul 202424/00484/FPC
7 Whittle Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0UHIpswich

Application for consideration by Suffolk County Council for proposed demolition of an existing warehouse building and a change of use to a Household Waste Recycling Centre with a welfare building and associated works.

Withdrawn
Small
Householder Planning Application
14 Apr 2024DC/24/01767
De Winters Lodge Hadleigh Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0BTBabergh Mid Suffolk

Householder application - Erection of single storey extension (following demolition of existing conservatory and outbuildings)

Conditions
Small
Advert Application
27 Oct 202323/00842/ADV
40 Hadleigh Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0BXIpswich

Installation of 3x internally illuminated fascia signs and ten non-illuminated wall-mounted signs.

Refused
Small
Permission in Principle
16 Aug 202323/00652/PIP
1 Halifax Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8REIpswich

Erection of single detached dwelling.

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
10 Aug 2023DC/23/03771
10 Larchwood Close Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0DABabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or Development - Erection of single storey rear/side extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and construction of replacement front porch.

Refused
Medium
Conditions under Planning Permission
12 Jul 202323/00548/CON
Former Defiance Public House 22 Stoke Street Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8BXIpswich

Discharge of Condition 10 (Construction & Surface Water Management Plan) of planning permission 19/00369/FUL: Demolition of single-storey extension to former Defiance PH. Re-ordering of premises to provide two flats. Erection of buildings on land behind Defiance PH containing 29 flats.

Refused
Small
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed
17 Apr 2023DC/23/01842
10 Larchwood Close Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0DABabergh Mid Suffolk

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Erection of single storey rear/side extension; Loft conversion with rear dormer; Construction of replacement front porch.

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
10 Jun 2013B/13/00661
2 Larchwood Close Sproughton Ipswich IP2 0DABabergh Mid Suffolk

Erection of single-storey rear extension.

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Application
1 Oct 2004B/04/01778
3 Larchwood Close Sproughton Ipswich IP2 0DABabergh Mid Suffolk

Erection of single-storey side extension.