28 Opal Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HR

1. 7 Feb 2025

   Received by Ipswich

2. 14 Mar 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 57 Coral Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HS

  23/00023/FUL Submitted 11 Jan 2023 123m away

  Erection of single-storey rear extension and replacement detached garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 Brockley Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HT

  21/00202/FUL Submitted 26 Feb 2021 124m away

  Erection of residential annex (retrospective) and single-storey front extension to annex (proposed).

  Refused Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 42 High View Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HW

  25/00496/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2025 133m away

  Erection of a single-storey side extension, new patio doors to rear elevation, and painted render to all elevations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 549 Bramford Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5JU

  26/00535/FUL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 194m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  Erection of single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory and sun lounge.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Brockley Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HT

  21/00948/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2021 228m away

  Erection of single-storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 634 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5BQ

  25/00566/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2025 241m away

  Erection of single-storey rear extension, and front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00643/CLD Awaiting decision

  52 Marlborough Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5BA

  Certificate of Lawful Development relating to a proposed loft conversion, including front facing roof lights and rear facing dormer.

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00523/CLD Granted

  14 Warwick Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2QD

  Certificate of Lawful Development for the creation of a rear roof dormer.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00640/CLD Awaiting decision

  11 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8JU

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of premises as a small House in Multiple Occupancy (Use Class C4).

  21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00632/CLD Awaiting decision

  1 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS

  Lawful Development Certificate for the existing use of annexe as separate rental accommodation.

  19 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00356/CLD Granted

  270 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2QT

  Certificate of Lawful Development of use of premises as a C4 use (6 bedroom, 6 person small HMO) (existing), and development of 'L' shaped dormer, insertion of 2no. front elevation skylights in roof slope, demolition of chimney, installation of Soffit/Fascia and rainwater goods, insertion of window on rear elevation of rear dormer, insertion of ground floor door with window above to suit existing opening, insertion of window in the side elevation of side dormer, insertion of 2no. first floor side elevation windows (existing).

  18 May 2026 Lawful development