Ipswich, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Ipswich are administered by Ipswich Borough Council. View the full Ipswich Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ipswich
Ipswich, the largest town in Suffolk and its county town, is a significant port located 65 miles northeast of London. With a population of 144,957 as of 2011, it ranks as the third-largest population centre in East Anglia. The Ipswich built-up area, which encompasses nearby towns and villages such as Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Bramford, and Martlesham Heath, is the fourth-largest in the East of England, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ipswich
- Parliamentary constituency: Ipswich
- LSOA: Ipswich 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ipswich.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ipswich.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ipswich based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
73 planning applications found near Ipswich.
- - 62 Fore Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1JY
Installation of a passive ventilation system in cellar.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 4 Bolton Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BT
Repair and renewal of pitched slate roof, rear flat roof and dormer window on front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Installation of 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels, with bird mesh.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Installation of 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels, with bird mesh.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - St Nicholas Church Cromwell Square Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TS
Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of replacement materials), 3 (sample panels of repointing), 4 (flag finial details) of application 25/00045/LBC: Strengthening works to the inner face of the parapet
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Wet Dock Neptune Quay Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/00476/FUL: 'The removal of 93 existing pontoons and associated piles; the installation of 15 new pontoons and associated piles. The
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 47 Key Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BZ
Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for the change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to two dwellinghouses (Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - The White House Tower Church Yard Ipswich Suffolk
Installation of single, non-illuminated identification sign on the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 31 Tavern Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3AG
The redecoration of external shopfront elevations and the internal refurbishment of the restaurant, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 47 Fonnereau Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3JN
Works to tree: Robinia (T1) - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - The White House Tower Church Yard Ipswich Suffolk
Installation of recessed LED downlighters in eaves of front elevation, replacing previous surface-mounted fittings; repainting of exterior in white masonry paint; installation of natural slate identif
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - First Floor Flat 18 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1EJ
Conversion of Grade II Listed building into a 6-person House of Multiple Occupation (HMO), comprising five individual rooms.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 77 - 79 Grimwade Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1LN
Discharge of Condition 4 (air & noise pollution mitigation) of planning permission 25/00331/FUL (Conversion of offices (Use Class E) to 9 no. flats (Use Class C3), and including new windows and ventil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Giles Place 31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk
Non-material minor amendment to prior approval 24/00333/P3JPA (Determination of Prior Approval under Class MA for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to form 61no. apartments (Use Class C3
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Giles Place 31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk
Non-material minor amendment to prior approval 25/00072/P3JPA (Determination of Prior Approval under Class MA for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to form 8no. apartments (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 21 - 23 Tavern Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3AD
Installation of new fascia panel and stand, internally illuminated lettering and logo, internally illuminated projecting sign, new totem entrance signage and ancillary advisory signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 3 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR
Discharge of Condition 2 (security gate details) of application 25/00705/FUL: Subdivision of existing unit to create two class E units including associated shopfront, access and external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 29 - 31 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR
Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1x internally illuminated projecting sign and internally illuminated ATM surround.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Easton House 4 Turret Lane Ipswich Suffolk
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00854/P3JPA (Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to four self-contained dwellings (Use Cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Bethesda Baptist Church St Margarets Plain Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BB
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent 25/00683/LBC (New accessible entrance on the west elevation of the church, with associated ground work and the provision of toilets and kitc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Ipswich | Date: 2026-03-18
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A brief summary of Ipswich in Suffolk
Ipswich, the largest town in Suffolk and its county town, is a significant port located 65 miles northeast of London. With a population of 144,957 as of 2011, it ranks as the third-largest population centre in East Anglia. The Ipswich built-up area, which encompasses nearby towns and villages such as Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Bramford, and Martlesham Heath, is the fourth-largest in the East of England, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Ipswich show an average sale price of £285,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ipswich a particularly low-crime area.
Ipswich has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: Norwich Road and Anglesea Road, Barrack Corner, Central, Stoke, Wet Dock, Park, Burlington Road, Cemeteries, St Helen's, Christchurch Street, Henley Road, Holywells Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ipswich includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stoke Tunnel Cutting, Ipswich SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ipswich planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ipswich
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Ipswich. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ipswich.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ipswich were tree works (45), discharge of conditions (26), listed building and heritage (19). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 125 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 101 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.