Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

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

• 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
• 24/00294/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
• 24/00269/CON Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  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.

  Decided 5 Jun 2024 Conditions
• 21/00523/FPI3 Granted

  Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  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.

  Decided 8 Jul 2021 Full applications

1. 14 May 2024

   Received by Ipswich

2. 12 Jun 2024

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

3. 16 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ipswich granted permission on 12 June 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  24/00574/LBC Submitted 9 Aug 2024 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

  21/00524/LBC Submitted 13 May 2021 0m 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 45 docs
  Small domestic

• Ipswich Museum High Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3QH

  24/00269/CON Submitted 11 Apr 2024 0m 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

• 26/00591/CALF Granted

  78 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU

  Works to tree: Reduce height and spread of Magnolia by up to 2m.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Trees