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Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

Awaiting decision Ipswich 26/00606/FUL Full Application

Works: Extension

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Proposal

Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the 1990s extension of Ipswich County Library, including associated mounting systems, inverter, battery storage equipment and ancillary electrical works.

As published by the council, reference 26/00606/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/00606/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
10 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Ward
ALEXANDRA
Parish
Central Area
Postcode
IP1 3DE

Site history

Applications at this address on the Ipswich register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00607/LBC Awaiting decision

    Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

    Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the 1990s extension of Ipswich County Library, including associated mounting systems, inverter, battery storage equipment and ancillary electrical works.

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/00559/LBC Granted

    Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

    Internal alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of public library areas at ground and first floors levels.

    Decided 9 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Aug 2026

    Received by Ipswich

  2. 21 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 16 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Ipswich took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Ipswich for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ipswich decided full applications in a median of 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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Nearby applications

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  • Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

    25/00559/LBC Submitted 31 Jul 2025 50 yards away

    Internal alterations, refurbishment and redecoration of public library areas at ground and first floors levels.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

  • Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

    26/00607/LBC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    96% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

    Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the 1990s extension of Ipswich County Library, including associated mounting systems, inverter, battery storage equipment and ancillary electrical works.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 15 docs

  • 2 St Margarets Plain Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BA

    22/00579/LBC Submitted 28 Jun 2022 50 yards away

    Creation of bedroom in existing attic space adjacent to residential unit 3.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

  • 12 Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DB

    21/00513/FUL Submitted 11 May 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of new ducting and flue.

    Granted Full applications 8 docs

  • 12 Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DB

    21/00514/LBC Submitted 11 May 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of new ducting and flue.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

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    21/00512/ADV Submitted 10 May 2021 50 yards away

    Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign.

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In Ipswich

  • 26/00572/FUL Granted

    26 The Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3TB

    Alterations to the front of the house comprising: removal of the existing porch structure, bay window, garden gates, pergola, one garage door, and chimney; erection of single storey extension; erection of a secure covered area adjacent to the garage; new window to replace one garage door (in order to admit light to workshop area incidental to the residential use); installation of 2no. air source heat pumps and solar panels on the roofs; widening of existing vehicular / pedestrian access, at the north end of the site.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00604/FUL Granted

    6 Winston Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP4 3LS

    Erection of detached garage with canopy link roof.

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00641/FUL Withdrawn

    44 Dale Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3RY

    Erection of storage shed on front drive.

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00598/FUL Granted

    53 Sheldrake Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9NP

    Erection of single-storey side extension following demolition of existing attached garage, and erection of single-storey rear extension.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00597/FUL Granted

    22 Martin Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 8BJ

    Erection of part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications