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39A Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DX

Granted Ipswich 24/00196/P3JPA Prior Approval Commercial to Dwelling

Works: New dwelling Several homes

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Application for prior approval under class MA for a proposed change of use from office (Use Class E) to two flats (Use class C3a).

As published by the council, reference 24/00196/P3JPA

Application record

Reference
24/00196/P3JPA
Type
Prior Approval Commercial to Dwelling
Status
Prior Approval Required and Approved
Decision
Permitted
Received
14 Mar 2024
Validated
14 Mar 2024
Decided
3 May 2024
Ward
ALEXANDRA
Parish
Central Area
Postcode
IP1 3DX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Ipswich register

This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 22/00982/FUL Granted

    39A Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DX

    Change of use from office (Use Class Egi) to the provision of learning (Use class F1a) and associated office/administrative functions.

    Decided 8 Feb 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Mar 2024

    Received by Ipswich

  2. 3 May 2024

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 16 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Ipswich granted permission on 3 May 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.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 39A Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DX

    22/00982/FUL Submitted 24 Nov 2022 0m away

    Change of use from office (Use Class Egi) to the provision of learning (Use class F1a) and associated office/administrative functions.

    Granted Full applications 7 docs

  • 33 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

    26/00532/ADV Submitted 14 Jul 2026 28m away

    Installation of 1x externally illuminated fascia sign, 2x externally illuminated circular projecting signs, and frosted/yellow vinyl window manifestation graphics.

    Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 6 docs

  • 33 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

    26/00561/LBC Submitted 27 Jul 2026 28m away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

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

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

  • 29 - 31 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

    26/00235/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 38m away

    Alterations to front elevation shopfront; removal of west elevation timber door and replacement with sliding door; installation of 1no. ATM; and installation of roof plant (condensing units).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

  • 29 - 31 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

    26/00239/ADV Submitted 7 Apr 2026 38m away

    Installation of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1x internally illuminated projecting sign and internally illuminated ATM surround.

    Granted Advertising 25 docs

  • 29 - 31 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

    26/00234/LBC Submitted 7 Apr 2026 38m away

    Refurbishment and fit-out of the existing building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 25 docs

In Ipswich

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    4 Sep 2026 Prior approval
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    3 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00667/PDE Awaiting decision

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    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.

    2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00664/PDE Awaiting decision

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    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.

    1 Sep 2026 Prior approval
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