Council hub · East of England
Ipswich planning applications
3,649 applications. 94% approved. 52 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,649 planning applications from Ipswich. 857 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Ipswich takes a median of 52 days to decide a planning application, ranking 35 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
Newest first · page 1 of 73
-
26/00696/CON Awaiting decision
South House 15D Constable Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2UW
Discharge of conditions 3 and 12 of planning permission 21/01127/FUL (as varied by 26/00121/VC) relating to boundary treatments and energy efficiency.
-
26/00686/CALF Awaiting decision
26 Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2SJ
Works to trees: T1 (False Acacia) - remove all branches and reduce to trunk only at existing height; T2 (Conifer) - reduce height by 2m all around and shape into oval; T3 (Lime) - reduce height by 3m and shape.
-
26/00694/TALF Awaiting decision
36 Larchcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AR
Works to tree protected by TPO 21 of 1990: T1 (Willow) - prune by 3m all around.
-
26/00695/FUL Awaiting decision
87 Larchcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6PF
Construction of pitched roof front extension and flat roof rear extension with roof lantern.
-
26/00685/CALF Awaiting decision
45 Bolton Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BX
Works to trees: T1 & T2 (Silver Birch) - reduce height and spread of crowns by up to 2m.
-
26/00692/NMMA Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Non-Material Amendment to Reserved Matters Approval IP/24/00207/REM for Phase 2b (pursuant to Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUT) to amend the boundary treatments to Plots 67, 68, 78 and 79; the allotments and community orchard; and to the rear boundary of Plots 85-93.
-
26/00691/FUL Awaiting decision
Amenity Land West Mansbrook Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk
Installation of a micro energy battery storage facility.
-
26/00689/CON Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 372 And 374 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk
Discharge of Condition 4 of 24/00957/FUL (Erection of detached bungalow), relating to energy & water efficiency.
-
26/00684/FUL Awaiting decision
Amenity Land Adjacent To 2 To 12 Peterhouse Close Ipswich Suffolk
Installation of a micro energy battery storage box.
-
26/00677/ADV Awaiting decision
333 - 347 Spring Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5NA
Replacement of existing advertisement display with 1no. double-sided 2.45m tall D6 illuminated advertisement display.
-
26/00679/FUL Awaiting decision
The Stables Thurleston Nurseries Thurleston Lane Ipswich Suffolk
Formation of hip roof with 2no. rooflights, addition of windows and cladding to northern (front) façade of dwelling
-
26/00674/FUL Awaiting decision
26 - 32 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk
Installation of 71no. new windows to north, east and west elevations of building.
-
26/00676/TALF Awaiting decision
307 Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9EH
Works to trees protected by TPO 2 of 1972: T1 (Oak) - crown reduction of height and spread by up to 3m; T2 & T3 (Sycamore) - crown lift to 3m and crown reduction of height by up to 3m; T4 (Sycamore) - crown lift to 3m; T5 (Lime) - repollard new growth back by 5m to trunk.
-
26/00675/CLD Awaiting decision
41 Ribbans Park Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8XL
Certificate of Lawful Development for the erection of a garden room measuring 4.0m (W) x 3.0m (L) x 3.0m (H).
-
26/00670/PDE Awaiting decision
13 Parnell Close Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SR
Prior notification of proposed erection of single-storey rear extension (conservatory) projecting 4.0m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 4m and maximum eaves height of 2.5m.
-
26/00669/CLD Awaiting decision
22 St Augustine Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8PT
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed siting of mobile home in rear garden to be used as an annexe ancillary to 22 St Augustine Road.
-
26/00673/FUL Awaiting decision
114 Westerfield Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2XW
Alterations to existing pitched roof to form flat roof and erection of single-storey flat roof rear extension with lantern rooflight.
-
26/00671/ADV Awaiting decision
7 Edith Cook Way Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9GX
Installation of 1x internally illuminated double-sided Totem sign; 1 x internally illuminated 'Drive thru' directional sign, 1x internally illuminated Height Restrictor bar; 1x internally illuminated Preview Menu board; 1x internally illuminated Order canopy; 1x internally illuminated free-standing 3 panel Menu board; 1x Internally illuminated free-standing 'Thank You'/exit directional sign; 1x internally illuminated wall-mounted 305 mm Wordmark sign; 2x internally illuminated wall-mounted 1500 mm Roundel signs and 1x internally illuminated wall-mounted built up acrylic 'Drive thru' text sign.
-
26/00668/PDE Awaiting decision
34 Heath Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5SA
Prior notification of proposed erection of single-storey rear extension projecting 4.93m from the original rear wall of the building with a maximum overall height of 3.61m and eaves height of 2.67m.
-
26/00672/CALF Awaiting decision
65 Anglesea Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PJ
Works to trees: T1 (Holm Oak) - reduce crown by up to 2m; T2 (Lime) - reduce and lift crown by up to 4m; T3 (Yew) - prune by up to 1m; T4 (Cherry) - reduce crown by up to 1.5m; T5 (Strawberry) - prune crown by 1-1.5m; T6 & T7 (Holly) - reduce height by approx. 3m.
-
26/00667/PDE Awaiting decision
43 Blandford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8SQ
Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 6m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 4m and eaves height of 2.4m.
-
26/00666/NMMA Awaiting decision
Walsingham Court 2 Winchester Way Ipswich Suffolk
Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00104/FUL (Internal alterations to repurpose existing disused warden's flat into 2 no. additional studio apartments for supported housing.) including revisions to the layout.
-
26/00664/PDE Awaiting decision
74 Hawke Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0JD
Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.8m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.75m and eaves height of 2.8m.
-
26/00662/CALF Awaiting decision
12 - 14 Burlington Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2EU
Works to tree: T1 (Magnolia) - crown reduction by 2m to all sides.
-
26/00663/TALF Awaiting decision
Chilton Court 64 Belstead Avenue Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees protected by TPO 2 of 1994: T1 (Sweet Chestnut) - crown lift by 2m and removal of epicormic growth; T2 (Yew) & T3 (Sycamore) - crown lift by 3m.
-
26/00657/CON Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application to part discharge Condition 28 (relating to Public Art Brief) of Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUT.
-
26/00659/FUL Awaiting decision
26 Bucklesham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8TN
Erection of sliding gates to driveway entrance and modifications to front boundary wall.
-
26/00656/TALF Awaiting decision
The Treehouse Hospice St Augustines Gardens Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8NS
Works to tree protected by TPO 3 of 1993: T25 (Oak) - fell.
-
26/00661/CALF Awaiting decision
11 Park Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SS
Works to trees: T1 (Holm Oak) - reduce height and spread by 2-2.5m and balance; T2 (Cornus) - crown reduction, reduce height and spread by 1-1.5m and balance; T3 (Ash) - prune to clear wires; T4 & T5 (Magnolia) - crown reduction, reduce height and spread by 1-1.5m and balance.
-
26/00658/FUL Awaiting decision
32 Larchcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AR
Change of use from school (Class F1a) to a children's day nursery (Class Ef), with alterations internally and externally and to parking areas and pedestrian paths.
-
26/00660/LBC Awaiting decision
St Clements Congregational Church Back Hamlet Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8AH
Removal of graffiti from masonry, woodwork, flooring and metal work within the church; refurbishment of an existing leaded light casement window to the rear of the church (north side); and, repair to the damaged staircase to the rear of dias including refitting of existing handrails and spindles, installation of new spindles where missing and new balustrading along the rear part of the landing to enclose the area.
-
26/00653/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EE
Conversion of ground floor and first floor flats into a single dwelling house including alterations plus erection of single-storey rear extension.
-
26/00651/FUL Awaiting decision
41 Cumberland Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PA
Erection of single-storey rear extension and rebuilding of rear attached outbuilding.
-
26/00652/P3SPA Awaiting decision
4 Crane Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SQ
Prior notification for installation of roof-mounted solar PV with a maximum installed capacity of 318.92 kWp.
-
26/00649/NMMA Awaiting decision
Padel Warehouse 30B White House Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5LT
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00615/FUL (Change of use of former warehouse buildings (B8 use class) to leisure use (E(d) use class) involving internal alterations to create courts for padel and pickleball, plus changing facilities and reception area, and covered car parking.) involving repositioning/relocation of internal and external doors and reversal of door swings; small additions to accommodate updated mechanical and electrical services; refurbishment of existing windows; revision to the entry suite layout with adjustments to the entry elevation; and reconfiguration of wheelchair-accessible entry route.
-
26/00647/VC Awaiting decision
Handford Place 55 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 and amendment or removal of Condition 2 of planning permission 19/00768/FUL (Erection of 22 self-contained, one-bedroom specialised support living apartments (Use Class C3) with ancillary staff area, open space and car parking) to allow revision of second floor layout and non-supported living, and include overnight staff accommodation.
-
26/00648/TALF Awaiting decision
11 St Margarets Plain Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BB
Works to tree protected by TPO 10 of 1995: reduce height and spread of crown of Walnut by up to 3 metres, balance, and raise canopy to give clearance over adjacent buildings.
-
26/00644/FUL Awaiting decision
90 Chilton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8PE
Erection of garden room with attached store.
-
26/00645/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Firefly Way Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9TP
Conversion of existing garage into residential annexe and erection of free-standing car port.
-
26/00646/FUL Awaiting decision
Lockup Garages Rear Of 79 To 87 Brunswick Road Ipswich Suffolk
Demolition of existing garages and erection of a detached dwelling and associated parking and ancillary works.
-
26/00655/VC Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 (approved details) of Reserved Matters Application 23/00406/REM (Submission of Reserved Matters (appearance, layout, landscaping and scale) for Phase 3a comprising 96 dwellings, a local centre, parking, landscaping, earthworks and associated works; in relation to Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUT comprising up to 1,100 dwellings, local centre, country park, open space, sustainable urban drainage systems, access points from Henley Road and associated engineering works. IP/16/00608/OUT was an EIA development and an Environmental Statement was submitted with the application under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (as amended).) Changes are proposed to allow 8no. shared ownership apartments to be delivered as affordable rent and to align drawings with previously approved non-material amendment applications.
-
26/00643/CLD Awaiting decision
52 Marlborough Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5BA
Certificate of Lawful Development relating to a proposed loft conversion, including front facing roof lights and rear facing dormer.
-
26/00641/FUL Awaiting decision
44 Dale Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3RY
Erection of storage shed on front drive.
-
26/00642/FUL Awaiting decision
2A Trent Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0QL
Erection of single-storey, two-bedroom dwelling.
-
26/00640/CLD Awaiting decision
11 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8JU
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of premises as a small House in Multiple Occupancy (Use Class C4).
-
26/00638/FUL Awaiting decision
25 Wilberforce Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2JW
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
-
26/00635/CON Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application to discharge Condition 2 (Materials) and Condition 26 (adoption plan) of application IP/24/00802/VC (Phase 2a of Henley Gate) pursuant to Outline Planning Permission IP/16/00608/OUT.
-
26/00639/FUL Awaiting decision
28 Glamorgan Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8QJ
Erection of a single-storey pitched roof rear extension and increase in height of the existing rear extension.
-
26/00637/FUL Awaiting decision
15 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PH
Change of use from Use Class E (offices) to Class F (community meeting/reading room, exhibition hall and shop) and replacement of window with aluminium double glazed entrance door.
-
26/00634/FUL Awaiting decision
1 Thornbank 6 Westerfield Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2UJ
Installation of domestic air conditioning system (comprising 4no. external condenser units and associated pipework).
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
-
25/00103/CON Granted
Land North Of Railway And East Of Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application to discharge Condition 20 (allotment strategy) of Reserved Matters consent 24/00207/REM of Outline Permission IP16/00608/OUT (Phase 2b).
-
26/00542/CON Granted
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application to re-discharge Condition 2 (details of all materials including bricks, brick bonding and precise mortar, tile hanging design, elevation and roof finishes, and all hard landscaping) of Reserved Matters consent IP/23/00740/REM of Outline Permission IP/16/00608/OUT (Phase 3b).
-
26/00560/FUL Granted
46 Starfield Close Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5JQ
Conversion of part of existing garage to habitable space, raising roof line of garage to accommodate, and erection of single-storey rear extension.
-
26/00536/FUL Granted
10 Carlton Way Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2TR
Erection of single-storey rear extension and first floor side extension with garage conversion and entrance canopy.
-
26/00591/CALF Granted
78 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU
Works to tree: Reduce height and spread of Magnolia by up to 2m.
-
26/00535/FUL Granted
549 Bramford Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JU
Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory and sun lounge.
-
26/00491/FUL Granted
245 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3AH
First floor frontage alteration to catslide roof to form new first floor room above hallway (first floor front extension). Related roof line alteration and installation of two new windows to the front, and in-fill 1no. side elevation window.
-
26/00545/FUL Granted
78 Chelsworth Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3AZ
Demolition of garage and rear extension, and erection of single-storey rear and side extension.
-
26/00507/CON Granted
Land To North Of Railway Line Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application to part discharge Condition 9 (details of the lighting for the parking courtyards, communal areas, public spaces and streets) of Reserved Matters consent 23/00740/REM of Outline Permission IP/16/00608/OUT (Phase 3b).
-
25/00854/FPI3 Granted
Walton House 25 Emlen Street Ipswich Suffolk
Erection of remote sprinkler house.
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,371 decisions from Ipswich between 2019 and 2026, part of 3,649 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,994 granted against 235 refused. The busiest single year was 2024, with 947 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
-
19/00909/FUL Granted
Red House Farm Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3QL
Not Known
-
19/00906/FUL Withdrawn
715 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4NB
Change of use from estate agent (Class A2) to daycare nursery (Class D1).
-
19/00936/NMMA Granted
76 Brunswick Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4BP
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission IP/18/00030/FUL to increase size of frist floor rear bedroom window.
-
19/00902/NMMA Granted
391 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4AZ
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission IP/19/00045/FUL relating to revision of lofts to allow for bedroom space.
-
19/00892/NMMA Granted
64 Hilton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9RH
Application for non-material amendment of planning permission IP/19/00363/FUL to change roof of porch from flat to pitch.
-
19/00893/CALF Granted
66 Orford Street Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees: Lime - pollard to 3m; Maple - fell.
-
19/00948/NMMA Refused
Westerfield House Humber Doucy Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3QG
Application for non material amendment to planning permission IP/4/01039/FUL relating to change in fenestration.
-
19/00761/PDE Granted
52 Severn Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PU
Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.6m beyond the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum height of 2.81m and eaves height of 2.81m.
-
19/00915/CALF Granted
12 Tuddenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2SG
Works to trees: Plum - Height reduction by 2m and width by 1.5m; Plum - Overall reduction by 2m; Cotoneaster - height reduction by 1m.
-
19/00878/CALF Granted
25 Graham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QE
Works to trees - Pollarding of two Lime trees 2-3m back to old pruning points.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
-
Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 536 63%
-
8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 169 20%
-
Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 152 18%
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Ipswich
- ALEXANDRA 673
- BIXLEY 254
- BRIDGE 122
- CASTLE HILL 121
- GAINSBOROUGH 132
- GIPPING 247
- HOLYWELLS 143
- Not Known 55
- PRIORY HEATH 166
- RUSHMERE 169
- SPRITES 89
- ST JOHNS 142
- ST MARGARETS 612
- STOKE PARK 70
- WESTGATE 255
- WHITEHOUSE 112
- WHITTON 287
Browse by postcode area
Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Ipswich decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Ipswich decided 857 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Ipswich?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 52 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ipswich decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 857 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 63% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Ipswich decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3371 decisions from Ipswich between 2019 and 2026, out of 3,649 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Ipswich?
December 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 98 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Ipswich's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
Cite these figures
Click the text to select the whole citation.
Ipswich: 3,649 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 857 decided, 94% approved, median 52 days to a decision. 919 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 3,371 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.