Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

This site has had 13 applications since 2021: 12 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00725/CON Awaiting decision

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of condition 2(ix) of IP/21/00524/LBC Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities - layout and specification of external and internal lighting.

  Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 25/00745/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (ix) of Listed Building Consent 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to external lighting.

  Decided 19 Nov 2025 Conditions
• 25/00235/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of conditions 2(vi and vii) of planning permission 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to materials for seating, terrace, balustrades, flooring, railings and gates.

  Decided 23 Jun 2025 Conditions
• 25/00087/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (viii) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to details of new wall pier/sculpture plinth.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 25/00069/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (v) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to design and materials for new door to the terrace from the café.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 25/00068/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2(iv) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to materials for North and South infill structures.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 24/00574/LBC Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.

  Decided 17 Sep 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00352/CALF Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Works to trees: Judas Tree - fell to stump; Yew Tree - cut back from building by 3m; Group of Sycamores - fell dead trees and reduce branches overhanging the buildings by 3m.

  Decided 19 Jun 2024 Trees
• 24/00345/CALF Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Works to trees: Judas Tree (T1) - fell; Sycamores (G1) - fell.

  Decided 12 Jun 2024 Trees
• 24/00294/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (i. Method for the protection and repair/replacement of internal historic features) of Listed Building 21/00524/LBC: Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.

  Decided 10 May 2024 Conditions

1. 13 May 2021

   Received by Ipswich

2. 8 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

7 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• 26/00725/CON Awaiting decision

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of condition 2(ix) of IP/21/00524/LBC Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities - layout and specification of external and internal lighting.

  Submitted 21 Sep 2026 Conditions
• 25/00745/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (ix) of Listed Building Consent 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to external lighting.

  Decided 19 Nov 2025 Conditions
• 25/00235/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of conditions 2(vi and vii) of planning permission 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to materials for seating, terrace, balustrades, flooring, railings and gates.

  Decided 23 Jun 2025 Conditions
• 25/00087/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (viii) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to details of new wall pier/sculpture plinth.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 25/00069/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (v) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to design and materials for new door to the terrace from the café.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 25/00068/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2(iv) of Listed Building Consent IP/21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to materials for North and South infill structures.

  Decided 10 Mar 2025 Conditions
• 24/00294/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  Discharge of Condition 2 (i. Method for the protection and repair/replacement of internal historic features) of Listed Building 21/00524/LBC: Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.

  Decided 10 May 2024 Conditions

Ipswich granted permission on 8 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  24/00574/LBC Submitted 9 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 25 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  24/00294/CON Submitted 19 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 2 (i. Method for the protection and repair/replacement of internal historic features) of Listed Building 21/00524/LBC: Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  25/00235/CON Submitted 25 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 2(vi and vii) of planning permission 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to materials for seating, terrace, balustrades, flooring, railings and gates.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  21/00523/FPI3 Submitted 13 May 2021 50 yards away

  Landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; new stair and plant room on the northern elevation of the museum to replace the existing ad hoc structures and plant room; improved staff and visitor circulation and spaces on the southern side of the museum.

  Granted Full applications 45 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  24/00269/CON Submitted 11 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 of planning permission 21/00523/FPI3 (Landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; new stair and plant room on the northern elevation of the museum to replace the existing ad hoc structures and plant room; improved staff and visitor circulation and spaces on the southern side of the museum.) relating to Construction Management.

  Granted Conditions 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  25/00745/CON Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 2 (ix) of Listed Building Consent 21/00524/LBC (Reconfiguration of interior spaces; insertion of a new internal passenger lift and staircase; raising of the timber floor in places to mitigate level differences; creation of new openings in existing walls; landscaping works including the creation of ramps and a terrace for outdoor seating, repair work and minor additions to the boundary wall and the insertion of new railings; the insertion of a new door in the exterior wall of the museum; slight modification to the front entrance; demolition of ad hoc spaces and structures; new toilet facilities.) relating to external lighting.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00742/LBC Awaiting decision

  Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD

  Installation of external battery pack and associated cabling, to serve 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels to the roof of Grade I listed Unitarian Meeting House, as per listed building consent 26/00389/LBC.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00561/LBC Granted

  33 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

  Installation of a new external signage scheme to the existing ground floor commercial premises.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00494/LBC Granted

  5 St Johns Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5BU

  Replacement of wood burning stove and basement door.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00723/LBC Awaiting decision

  6 Soane Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BG

  Change of use of centre for prayer and meditation to single dwelling house including works of damp proofing, removal of & construction of studwork partitions, replacement of internal doors, reconfiguration of internal layout, upgrading (by replacement) of secondary double glazing to windows, installation of extract fans and domestic smoke / heat / CO² alarm system & upgrading fire resistance of ground floor ceilings.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00716/LBC Awaiting decision

  44 Tacket Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BA

  Change of use of first floor of 42-44 Tacket Street to form 5 bedroomed, 5 person HMO, together with associated works to the listed building and rear car park.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings