Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

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

• 26/00606/FUL 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 Full applications
• 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

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.

This application is with Ipswich for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Ipswich decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

  26/00606/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  92% 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 Full applications 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

• 12 Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DB

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

  Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 26/00742/LBC Awaiting decision

  Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD

  Installation of external battery pack and associated cabling, to serve 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels to the roof of Grade I listed Unitarian Meeting House, as per listed building consent 26/00389/LBC.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00561/LBC Granted

  33 Westgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DR

  Installation of a new external signage scheme to the existing ground floor commercial premises.

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00494/LBC Granted

  5 St Johns Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5BU

  Replacement of wood burning stove and basement door.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00723/LBC Awaiting decision

  6 Soane Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BG

  Change of use of centre for prayer and meditation to single dwelling house including works of damp proofing, removal of & construction of studwork partitions, replacement of internal doors, reconfiguration of internal layout, upgrading (by replacement) of secondary double glazing to windows, installation of extract fans and domestic smoke / heat / CO² alarm system & upgrading fire resistance of ground floor ceilings.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00716/LBC Awaiting decision

  44 Tacket Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BA

  Change of use of first floor of 42-44 Tacket Street to form 5 bedroomed, 5 person HMO, together with associated works to the listed building and rear car park.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings