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26/00469/P3JPA

Suffolk House 78 Civic Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2AN

Awaiting decision Ipswich Prior Approval Commercial to Dwelling

Proposal

Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to 83no. dwellings (Use Class C3).

As published by the council, reference 26/00469/P3JPA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 Jun 2026

    Received by Ipswich

  2. 23 Jun 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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 prior approval applications

How this application type works

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

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In Ipswich

  • 26/00354/P3JPA Refused

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  • 26/00311/PDE Granted

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    6 May 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00476/P3SPA Awaiting decision

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  • 26/00330/PDE Granted

    15 Wareham Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8QD

    Prior notification of erection of proposed single-storey rear extension projecting 8m beyond the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.5m and eaves height of 2.2m.

    11 May 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00277/PDE Granted

    25 Hatfield Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9AF

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    23 Apr 2026 Prior approval