Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

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. 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Public Library Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DE

  25/00559/LBC Submitted 31 Jul 2025 0m 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 0m 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

• 12 Northgate Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3DB

  21/00513/FUL Submitted 11 May 2021 44m 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 44m 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 44m away

  Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• Church House Oak Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3BN

  22/01083/LBC Submitted 16 Dec 2022 55m away

  Listed Building Consent to remove interior stud wall so that existing lavatory and bathroom become one room. Re-hang existing door to lavatory in the entrance to the new room. Remove existing sanitary ware and replace with ceramic lavatory, hand basin and walk-in shower. Tile inside shower cubicle and half-tile remaining walls. Tile floor. Install electric extractor fan where existing ventilation pipe is. Replace existing radiator with heated towel rail. Re-wire as appropriate.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• 26/00660/LBC Awaiting decision

  St Clements Congregational Church Back Hamlet Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8AH

  Removal of graffiti from masonry, woodwork, flooring and metal work within the church; refurbishment of an existing leaded light casement window to the rear of the church (north side); and, repair to the damaged staircase to the rear of dias including refitting of existing handrails and spindles, installation of new spindles where missing and new balustrading along the rear part of the landing to enclose the area.

  27 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00623/LBC Awaiting decision

  35 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PU

  Removal of office partitions to the first, second, third and fourth floors.

  13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00208/LBC Granted

  72 Berners Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3LU

  Internal alterations to rearrange the reception area on the ground floor. Replacement of a single door and set of French doors, and installation of new safety railings on the flat roof on the rear elevation.

  20 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00414/LBC Granted

  4 Bolton Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BT

  Repair and renewal of pitched slate roof, rear flat roof and dormer window on front elevation

  28 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00389/LBC Granted

  Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD

  Installation of 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels, with bird mesh.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings