The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00436/VC Granted

  The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT

  Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4 and 6 of planning permission 18/00316/FUL (Change of use of former cinema (D2) to use as a place of worship (D1)), to agree new parking & access details, noise management plan, noise & odour assessment, and maintenance of outdoor areas.

  Decided 9 Sep 2024 Amendments
• 21/00614/FUL Granted

  The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT

  Installation of air-conditioning condensers on east elevation.

  Decided 30 Jul 2021 Full applications

1. 7 Oct 2024

   Received by Ipswich

2. 11 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Granted subject to conditions

4. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Ipswich granted permission on 22 November 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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• The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT

  21/00614/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Installation of air-conditioning condensers on east elevation.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• The Hope Centre 10 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT

  23/00436/VC Submitted 6 Jun 2023 50 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4 and 6 of planning permission 18/00316/FUL (Change of use of former cinema (D2) to use as a place of worship (D1)), to agree new parking & access details, noise management plan, noise & odour assessment, and maintenance of outdoor areas.

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE

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

  96% 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

• 26/00677/ADV Awaiting decision

  333 - 347 Spring Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5NA

  Replacement of existing advertisement display with 1no. double-sided 2.45m tall D6 illuminated advertisement display.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/00671/ADV Awaiting decision

  7 Edith Cook Way Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9GX

  Installation of 1x internally illuminated double-sided Totem sign; 1 x internally illuminated 'Drive thru' directional sign, 1x internally illuminated Height Restrictor bar; 1x internally illuminated Preview Menu board; 1x internally illuminated Order canopy; 1x internally illuminated free-standing 3 panel Menu board; 1x Internally illuminated free-standing 'Thank You'/exit directional sign; 1x internally illuminated wall-mounted 305 mm Wordmark sign; 2x internally illuminated wall-mounted 1500 mm Roundel signs and 1x internally illuminated wall-mounted built up acrylic 'Drive thru' text sign.

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/00368/ADV Granted

  Telecommunications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk

  Installation of communications hub with integrated digital screen; including 2x (back-to-back) digital LED illuminated displays.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/00532/ADV Granted

  33 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

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

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 26/00431/ADV Granted

  70 Landseer Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0DH

  Installation of two illuminated signs.

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Advertising