Search Westbourne planning applications
33 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Westbourne · updated daily · Ipswich Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 7 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EEAwaiting decisionConversion of ground floor and first floor flats into a single dwelling house including alterations plus erection of single-storey rear extension.Full ApplicationReceived 19 Oct 202626/00781/FUL
- 719 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5BDAwaiting decisionNew rooflights, new windows, new door and internal alterations to extend mezzanine to provide additional space and overnight accommodation for visiting Priests.Full ApplicationReceived 12 Oct 202626/00764/FUL
- 325 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4ATAwaiting decisionChange of use from Class C4 (HMO) to Class C2 (Therapeutic Children's Home) for up to 2 persons.Full ApplicationReceived 17 Sep 202626/00704/FUL
- 3 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EEApprovedConversion of ground floor and first floor flats into a single dwelling house including alterations plus erection of single-storey rear extension.Full ApplicationReceived 27 Aug 2026Decided 12 Aug 202626/00653/FUL
- 59 Bennett Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HXApprovedPrior notification of the erection of a single-storey flat-roof rear extension projecting 3.5m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.0m and eaves height of 2.65m.General Permitted Development ExtensionsReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 25 Sep 202626/00630/PDE
Planning in Westbourne
- Approved
- 95%
- 20 of 20 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westbourne in the last 24 months, from Ipswich Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Westbourne
Postcode districts
IP1 207 applications in the last 12 monthsIP2 48 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Ipswich Borough Council
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About Westbourne
Westbourne is a suburb located on the northwestern edge of Ipswich in Suffolk, bordered by Whitton and Castle Hill to the east and the villages of Bramford and Sproughton to the west. The area features the Whitehouse estate in its northern section and is named after the West Bourne, a former stream that was diverted in the early 20th century to provide water for Ipswich. Evidence of this historical waterway remains visible along the eastern perimeter of the Bramford Lane Allotments, where its waters can still be heard flowing beneath manhole covers. This background may be relevant for those considering planning applications in Westbourne, especially in relation to land use and historical water management.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westbourne 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 Westbourne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westbourne 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Westbourne. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (15), amendments (9), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.