Amenity Land Rear Of St Josephs College Birkfield Drive Ipswich Suffolk

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Ipswich

2. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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.

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.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• Amenity Land Rear Of St Josephs College Birkfield Drive Ipswich Suffolk

  25/00389/FUL Submitted 22 May 2025 0m away

  Installation of micro energy storage facility.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 22 Maple Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0PB

  24/00494/FUL Submitted 8 Jul 2024 161m away

  Erection of outbuilding for use as a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis) (retrospective application). REVISED DESCRIPTION.

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 38 Maple Close Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0PB

  21/00501/PDE Submitted 7 May 2021 166m away

  Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 3.5m beyond the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum height of 3.4m and eaves height of 2.5m.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• St Marks Roman Catholic Primary School Stone Lodge Lane West Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9HN

  25/00211/FUL Submitted 14 Mar 2025 191m away

  Installation of 3m high wire mesh fence extension to existing brick wall on front boundary of site, with controlled pedestrian and vehicular access gates.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• St Josephs College Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DR

  21/00787/LBC Submitted 20 Jul 2021 200m away

  Conversion of Goldrood House to accommodate 11 residential dwellings and Mews Cottages and Annex to accommodate five residential dwellings and associated works and demolition; demolition of Mews Boarding House; construction of 35 residential dwellings; retention of Goldrood Lodge as a dwelling house; phased construction of a new three-storey boarding accommodation comprising 121 rooms and four staff units; and areas of open space, parking, associated vehicular and pedestrian accesses and internal roads and associated infrastructure. (Revised description).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 95 docs
  Domestic

• St Josephs College Belstead Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 9DR

  21/00786/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2021 200m away

  Conversion of Goldrood House to accommodate 11 residential dwellings and Mews Cottages and Annex to accommodate five residential dwellings and associated works and demolition; demolition of Mews Boarding House; construction of 35 residential dwellings; retention of Goldrood Lodge as a dwelling house; phased construction of a new three-storey boarding accommodation comprising 121 rooms and four staff units; and areas of open space, parking, associated vehicular and pedestrian accesses and internal roads and associated infrastructure. (Revised description).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 125 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00583/VC Granted

  Ipswich Telephone Exchange Portman Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2AU

  Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 26/00240/FUL (Erection of a new boundary fence and gates) to continue the fence along, and insert gates at, the foot of the steps.

  30 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00666/NMMA Awaiting decision

  Walsingham Court 2 Winchester Way Ipswich Suffolk

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00104/FUL (Internal alterations to repurpose existing disused warden's flat into 2 no. additional studio apartments for supported housing.) including revisions to the layout.

  2 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/00649/NMMA Awaiting decision

  Padel Warehouse 30B White House Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5LT

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00615/FUL (Change of use of former warehouse buildings (B8 use class) to leisure use (E(d) use class) involving internal alterations to create courts for padel and pickleball, plus changing facilities and reception area, and covered car parking.) involving repositioning/relocation of internal and external doors and reversal of door swings; small additions to accommodate updated mechanical and electrical services; refurbishment of existing windows; revision to the entry suite layout with adjustments to the entry elevation; and reconfiguration of wheelchair-accessible entry route.

  26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/00498/VCLBC Granted

  Town Hall Cornhill Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1DD

  Variation of condition 1 of IP/26/00055/LBC Redecoration of town hall, including installation of cable boxing, general plaster and timber repairs and replacement of floor covering (drawings).

  1 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/00647/VC Awaiting decision

  Handford Place 55 Handford Road Ipswich Suffolk

  Variation of Condition 1 and amendment or removal of Condition 2 of planning permission 19/00768/FUL (Erection of 22 self-contained, one-bedroom specialised support living apartments (Use Class C3) with ancillary staff area, open space and car parking) to allow revision of second floor layout and non-supported living, and include overnight staff accommodation.

  25 Aug 2026 Amendments