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107 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ipswich · updated daily · Ipswich Borough Council
- 53 Butter Market Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1BJAwaiting decisionChange of use of the existing first and second floors from Use Class E to 2 no. self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3), together with associated internal alterations and development of rear service yard for refuse and bicycle storage.Prior Approval Commercial to DwellingReceived 9 Nov 202626/00834/P3JPA
- 174 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2PBAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bed 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), Including the Erection of a Single-Storey Rear Extension. (part retrospective application).Full ApplicationReceived 6 Nov 202626/00800/FUL
- Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich SuffolkAwaiting decisionSection 73 application for the variation of condition 39 (Henley Road, Dale Hall Road and Valley Road Junction Improvements) of Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUTFL (mixed use development comprising up to 1100 residential dwellings, a local centre, primary school, sports facilities, country park including visitor centre, open space, vehicular accesses, and associated infrastructure and engineering works) to amend the occupation trigger for when works need to be completed. An Environmental Statement was submitted with the Outline Permission IP/16/00608/OUT under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (as amended).Variation of condition attached to p/pReceived 5 Nov 202626/00829/VC
- 21 - 23 Tavern Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3ADAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 5 (window, rooflight, bathroom vents and bin area ventilation details), 6 (noise assessment and mitigation measure), 10 (Construction Management Strategy) of application 25/00677/FUL: Creation of 9 residential flats in first floor of existing building with openings into the existing external walls and roof made to facilitate the installation of new windows, balconies, skylights and smoke vents.Conditions under Planning PermissionReceived 4 Nov 202626/00828/CON
- 22A Upper Orwell Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HWAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing windows at first- and second-floor level of flat with uPVC fire escape windows.Full ApplicationReceived 2 Nov 202626/00812/FUL
Planning in Ipswich
- Approved
- 94%
- 90 of 93 decided
- Decision time
- about 5 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ipswich in the last 24 months, from Ipswich Borough Council's planning register.
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IP1 207 applications in the last 12 monthsIP4 123 applications in the last 12 monthsIP3 82 applications in the last 12 monthsIP2 48 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Ipswich show an average sale price of £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ipswich area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ipswich a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ipswich has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Ipswich. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
The most common types were tree works (56), discharge of conditions (31), amendments (21). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).