26/00041/CLD

1. 16 Jan 2026

   Received by Ipswich

2. 20 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 24 Jul 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

• 21/00518/CLD Refused

  9 Draymans Way Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0QU

  Application for Certificate of Lawful Development in respect of a proposed single-storey extension.

  8 Jun 2021 122m away Lawful development
• 25/00900/LBC Granted

  The Margaret Catchpole Inn Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PQ

  Partial demolition of boundary wall to provide gated access to rear service yard, and works to change the use of curtilage listed outbuilding to a domestic garage.

  15 Dec 2025 264m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00927/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Brewery Cottage Cliff Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AY

  Alteration and conversion of cottage to 7 flats incorporating two-storey rear extension, with associated facilities and car park configuration.

  21 Nov 2024 306m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00911/LBC Awaiting decision

  Brewery Tap Public House Cliff Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AZ

  The alteration and refurbishment of the Brewery Tap pub/restaurant including alteration and conversion to provide 3 class C3 flats, part demolishing of front bays and incorporating single storey side extension and second floor rear extension.

  21 Nov 2024 322m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/00917/LBC Awaiting decision

  Cliff Brewery Cliff Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AZ

  Works to listed building to facilitate erection of 8 storey building for 80 (Use class C2) assisted living/extra care units with associated facilities and car park. Alteration and conversion of brewery to 38 (Use Class C2) assisted living/extra care units and museum.

  21 Nov 2024 341m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00464/FUL Awaiting decision

  81 Cliff Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0PD

  Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension.

  19 Jun 2026 346m away Full applications

• 26/00571/CLD Awaiting decision

  69 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8JX

  Certificate of Lawful Use (existing) for use of premises as small HMO (use class C4).

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00522/CLD Awaiting decision

  University Campus Suffolk Long Street Ipswich Suffolk

  Certificate of Lawful Development for continued Class E use of building (former nursery to office space) and addition of external air source heat pump.

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00348/CLD Granted

  23 Heathercroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6QQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing siting of a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.

  14 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00517/CLD Awaiting decision

  446 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5DU

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing siting of a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse.

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00523/CLD Awaiting decision

  14 Warwick Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2QD

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

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development