6 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HJ

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00745/FUL Granted

  6 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HJ

  Change of use of premises from retail (Class (Ea)) to restaurant and hot food takeaway (Class E(b)/Sui Generis).

  Decided 23 Nov 2023 Full applications

1. 25 Sep 2023

   Received by Ipswich

2. 3 Oct 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Jan 2024

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ipswich granted permission on 5 January 2024, 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.

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• 6 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HJ

  23/00745/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2023 50 yards away

  Change of use of premises from retail (Class (Ea)) to restaurant and hot food takeaway (Class E(b)/Sui Generis).

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• 2 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HJ

  25/00243/FUL Submitted 27 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of three-storey extension (including rebuilding of existing single-storey element) and internal alterations to create 4x one-bedroom flats. Minor alterations to ground floor cafe to provide new customer toilet and store room

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE

  25/00806/CON Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jan

  Discharge of Condition 2 (external materials), 3 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), and 4 (Ecological management and maintenance plan) of application 24/00582/FPI3: Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Installation of new ventilation and extraction equipment on rooftop.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE

  25/00807/VCI3 Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/00582/FPI3: Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Installation of new ventilation and extraction equipment on rooftop, to facilitate various retrospective design amendments.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE

  25/00804/CON Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 2,3,4,5,& 6 for application ref 24/00583/LBC (Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Alterations, renovations and restoration of front of house areas of theatre. Renovation and alterations to principle entrance area and associated canopy, foyer and crush bar incorporating restoration of original decorative ceilings and spaces. Renovation and alterations to first floor lounge bar and ancillary areas incorporating restoration of original decorative features and spaces and installation of replacement entrance canopy fascia signage, wall mounted/fascia name sign age, and digital poster screens. Installation of new ventilation and extraction equipment on rooftop.) 2- external material samples; 3- joinery details; 4- canopy details; 5- ceiling samples and finishes; and 6- fixtures and fittings.

  Granted Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE

  25/00803/VCLBC Submitted 12 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 1 (approved drawings) of 24/00583/LBC (Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Alterations, renovations and restoration of front of house areas of theatre. Renovation and alterations to principle entrance area and associated canopy, foyer and crush bar incorporating restoration of original decorative ceilings and spaces. Renovation and alterations to first floor lounge bar and ancillary areas incorporating restoration of original decorative features and spaces and installation of replacement entrance canopy fascia signage, wall mounted/fascia name signage, and digital poster screens) to facilitate various design amendments.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 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