Planning application
26/00397/VC
2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL
Proposal
Variation of Condition 1 (discontinuation of use and restoration of land) of planning permission 24/00405/FUL as amended by 26/00217/NMMA (Temporary use of the front forecourt as a bus depot (Sui Generis); works including the installation of a temporary hydrogen refuelling facility, the erection of a temporary maintenance building and the installation of a 2.4-metre-high boundary fence.) to amend the discontinuation of use and restoration date from 5th August 2026 to 5th February 2028.
As published by the council, reference 26/00397/VC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2026
Received by Ipswich
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21 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Ipswich for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00238/FUL Awaiting decision
2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL
Temporary change of use of the site from general industrial and storage (Class B2 and B8) to a bus depot/vehicle maintenance facility (Sui generis) until 31 December 2035 to include; Alterations to the existing building including insertion of access doors and ventilation louvres; erection of waste management and air source heat pump enclosures; works including resurfacing the existing site to provide car, van, motorcycle and cycle parking spaces and bus parking spaces; provision of EV charging points; the installation of a hydrogen facility to include the provision of 4 hydrogen refuelling stations with store, 4 chillers, 4 dispensers, compressors and ventilation stacks for hydrogen control system; gantry bus washing facility; other associated infrastructure to include lighting columns and CCTV cameras; fire walls and security fencing.
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26/00217/NMMA Granted
2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL
Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/00405/FUL (Temporary use of the front forecourt as a bus depot (Sui Generis) for a period of up to 24 months; works including the installation of a temporary hydrogen refuelling facility, the erection of a temporary maintenance building and the installation of a 2.4-metre-high boundary fence), to remove reference to a 24-month period.
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DC/26/1416/CON Granted
2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL
Temporary change of use of the site from general industrial and storage (Class B2 and B8) to a bus depot/vehicle maintenance facility (Sui generis) until 31 December 2035 to include; Alterations to the existing building including insertion of access doors and ventilation louvres; erection of waste management and air source heat pump enclosures; works including resurfacing the existing site to provide car, van, motorcycle and cycle parking spaces and bus parking spaces; provision of EV charging points; the installation of a hydrogen facility to include the provision of 4 hydrogen refuelling stations with store, 4 chillers, 4 dispensers, compressors and ventilation stacks for hydrogen control system; gantry bus washing facility; other associated infrastructure to include lighting columns and CCTV cameras; fire walls and security fencing.
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20/00645/FUL Refused
1 - 7 Bluestem Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9RR
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a roadside services development with associated changes of use from wholesale distribution/storage (Use class B8/B2) to a petrol filling station with ancillary retail area (Sui Generis), a drive-through restaurant (Use Class A3/A5) and a drive-through coffee shop (Use Class A3/A5).
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25/00562/ADV Granted
4 The Sandlings Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SN
Installation of various illuminated and non illuminated branded B&Q Signage.
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25/00653/FUL Granted
18 The Sandlings Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SN
Application for planning permission for the use of the floorspace for 'retail' including food and non-food goods (Use Class E).
Other amendments applications
In Ipswich
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26/00459/VC Granted
Land Adjacent 43-47 Dale Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00573/FUL (Erection of a single dwelling at land adjacent 43-47 Dale Hall Lane) to revise fenestration details.
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26/00502/NMMA Granted
28 Westbourne Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5EW
Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/00657/FUL (Erection of part two-storey/single storey rear extension.) including the addition a roof lantern in the single storey flat roof.
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26/00553/VC Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear Of 65 - 69 Constable Road Ipswich Suffolk
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00189/FUL (Severance of rear garden and erection of a two-storey detached dwelling and provision of replacement parking for 69 Constable Road) Including a reduction in glazing, and footbridge to garden.
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26/00546/NMMA Awaiting decision
The Treehouse Hospice St Augustines Gardens Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8NS
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00194/FUL (Extension of the existing building to include a hydrotherapy pool, wellness suite, meeting rooms and an extended play/activity area. Internal alterations to office and kitchen area. Externally additional car parking and enhancements to existing planted areas.) including alterations to parking and cycle provision and layouts; fenestration alterations; M and E enclosures; fencing; new, amended and removed walkways; layout amendments; retaining wall retention.
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26/00548/VC Awaiting decision
7 Hines Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9BG
Variation of Condition 23 (hours of operation) of planning permission 16/00894/FUL (Erection of a new building for use as Non-Food Retail (use class A1) or a Gymnasium (use class D2)) to 24/7 opening.