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Ipswich planning applications
1,155 applications. 94% approved. 49 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,155 planning applications from Ipswich. 696 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00568/CALF Awaiting decision
79 Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SB
Works to tree: Field Maple - reduce height and spread of crown by up to 3m.
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26/00571/CLD Awaiting decision
69 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8JX
Certificate of Lawful Use (existing) for use of premises as small HMO (use class C4).
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26/00567/FPF Awaiting decision
Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
Babergh District Council fringe application: APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION - DC/26/03087 Proposal: Hybrid application - Outline planning permission, (with all matters reserved) for phased development of site for industrial processes, general industrial, and/or storage and distribution; builders merchant; electric vehicle charging facility; and/or car Showroom/ facility; with ancillary offices and associated landscaping, drainage, car parking, servicing, access arrangements and other associated works and a Full planning permission for site access and spine road, structural landscaping, drainage, sub stations, pumping station and other associated infrastructure; 2x drive thru units (Class E(b)) with associated access, parking, servicing, landscaping, drainage and other associated works. Location: Land Off London Road, Sproughton, Suffolk, IP8 3LE
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26/00564/CALF Awaiting decision
4 Graham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QE
Works to tree: Tree of Heaven/Ailanthus altissima (T1) - fell.
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26/00563/CALF Awaiting decision
58 Anglesea Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PW
Works to tree: (T1) Acacia - reduce height and spread of crown by up to 2m.
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26/00562/TALF Awaiting decision
58 Anglesea Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3PW
Works to tree protected by TPO 12 of 1995: (T5) Yew - reduce height of crown by up to 2m; reduce spread of crown by up to 1m.
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26/00559/FUL Awaiting decision
Tented Building Eagle Wharf Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0FQ
Removal of the existing timber boundary posts and associated enclosure surrounding the established restaurant external seating area, and installation of a 1.1m-high clear glass balustrade comprising 12mm toughened safety-glass panels with 316-grade stainless-steel posts, fixings and handrail.
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26/00560/FUL Awaiting decision
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.
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26/00557/FPF Granted
Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
East Suffolk fringe application: Approval of Reserved Matters for Phase 2a Infrastructure works (Highways and Drainage) and compliance with Conditions 10; 13; 17; 30a; 32 of DC/24/2810/VOC (Variation of DC/23/3984/VOC; original application DC/17/1435/OUT) Brightwell Lakes. (Land To The South And East Of Adastral Park, Martlesham, Suffolk)
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26/00558/FPF Granted
Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
East Suffolk fringe application: Approval of Reserved Matters for a Primary Substation including access and landscaping and compliance with Conditions 10; 13; 17; 30a; 32; of DC/24/2810/VOC (Variation of DC/23/3984/VOC; original application DC/17/1435/OUT) Brightwell Lakes. (and To The South And East Of Adastral Park, Martlesham, Suffolk)
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00349/FUL Granted
178 Rushmere Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LP
Erection of two-storey and single-storey side extensions and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory.
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26/00388/FUL Granted
Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Installation of 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels, with bird mesh.
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26/00389/LBC Granted
Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Installation of 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels, with bird mesh.
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26/00437/CALF Granted
2 Manor Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2UX
Works to trees: (T1) Vanilla tree - Removal. (T2) Sycamore tree - Removal.
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26/00459/VC Granted
Land Adjacent 43-47 Dale Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00573/FUL (Erection of a single dwelling at land adjacent 43-47 Dale Hall Lane) to revise fenestration details.
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26/00558/FPF Granted
Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
East Suffolk fringe application: Approval of Reserved Matters for a Primary Substation including access and landscaping and compliance with Conditions 10; 13; 17; 30a; 32; of DC/24/2810/VOC (Variation of DC/23/3984/VOC; original application DC/17/1435/OUT) Brightwell Lakes. (and To The South And East Of Adastral Park, Martlesham, Suffolk)
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26/00557/FPF Granted
Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk
East Suffolk fringe application: Approval of Reserved Matters for Phase 2a Infrastructure works (Highways and Drainage) and compliance with Conditions 10; 13; 17; 30a; 32 of DC/24/2810/VOC (Variation of DC/23/3984/VOC; original application DC/17/1435/OUT) Brightwell Lakes. (Land To The South And East Of Adastral Park, Martlesham, Suffolk)
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26/00421/FUL Granted
59 Medway Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0QH
Erection of single-storey side extension.
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26/00422/FUL Granted
39 Bixley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8PH
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
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26/00502/NMMA Granted
28 Westbourne Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5EW
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00657/FUL (Erection of part two-storey/single storey rear extension.) including the addition a roof lantern in the single storey flat roof.
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 936 decisions from Ipswich between 2021 and 2026, part of 1,155 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 851 granted against 55 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 497 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
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21/00382/CON Granted
Copleston High School Copleston Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5HD
Discharge of part of condition 2 of planning permission ref 18/00728/FUL for the submission and approval of the following details: (ii) Hard and Soft landscaping.
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21/00557/FUL Granted
9 Woodstone Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3TE
Erection of first floor side extension.
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21/00554/CON Granted
Former 9 - 11 Museum Street Ipswich Suffolk
Discharge of Condition 4 (water and energy efficiency) and Condition 5 (waste management plan) of planning permission ref: 19/01048/FUL
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21/00648/PDE Granted
4 Lavenham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0JH
Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.23m beyond the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum height of 2.8m and eaves height of 2.8m.
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21/00581/TALF Granted
52 Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees protected by TPO 5 of 2006: Reduce lateral extension growth of Acacia (G1) to south east by up to 2m, crown lift to 5.2m over highway and remove deadwood; Fell 1 No. stem of Acacia (T1).
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21/00668/NMMA Granted
Portman Road B Car Park Portman Road Ipswich Suffolk
Non-Material Minor Amendment to planning permission ref: 19/01037/FPI3 to remove the 'ITFC' detail from the fencing to the rear of the statue.
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21/00570/FUL Granted
2 Lambourne Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6RX
Erection of single-storey front extension.
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21/00571/CON Granted
3 Constitution Hill Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3RQ
Discharge of condition 2 (tree protection measures) of planning permission 21/00306/FUL.
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21/00574/CON Refused
41 Crane Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SQ
Discharge of condition 10 (travel plan) of planning permission ref: 18/00897/FUL.
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21/00522/CON Granted
43 Butter Market Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1BJ
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission 20/00768/FUL relating to noise impact assessment and mitigation, and construction management plan.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 483 69%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 139 20%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 74 11%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Ipswich decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Ipswich decided 696 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 49 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Ipswich decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 696 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 69% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 89% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Ipswich decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 936 decisions from Ipswich between 2021 and 2026, out of 1,155 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Ipswich?
December 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 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.
Cite these figures
Ipswich: 1,155 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 696 decided, 94% approved, median 49 days to a decision. 871 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 936 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.