4 Crane Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SQ

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Ipswich

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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.

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

• Development Land Opposite To 1 Crane Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk

  21/00315/FUL Submitted 25 Mar 2021 70m away

  Erection of retail foodstore (Use Class E(a)) with associated car parking, access, landscaping and other works.

  Granted Full applications 25 docs

• Development Land Opposite To 1 Crane Boulevard Ipswich Suffolk

  21/00497/NMMA Submitted 7 May 2021 70m away

  Non-Material Minor Amendment to planning permission 20/00137/FUL to include erection of 1 no. cryo tank, 1 no. compressed air enclosure, and 1 no. VRV compound for ancillary use, insertion of louvre panels (matching), air extract ducting, and alterations to doorway openings (glass).

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• 7 James Bennett Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SR

  21/00442/ADV Submitted 27 Apr 2021 70m away

  Installation of 3.no internally illuminated and 2 no. non-illuminated building mounted signs and two non-illuminated signs on totem.

  Granted Advertising 3 docs

• Land To The West Of Ransomes Way Nacton Road Ipswich Suffolk

  26/00624/VC Submitted 14 Aug 2026 86m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Variation of Condition 2, Condition 6 and Condition 7 of Planning Permission 11/00763/OUTFL (Hybrid (part full/part outline) application for the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to include demolition of all existing buildings, a maximum 62,274 sq.m. of employment (Class B1, B2 and B8) and retail (Class A1) floorspace with associated means of access (including access onto Ransomes Way and Nacton Road), car parking, landscaping, service infrastructure and other associated works and improvements. Full planning permission sought on 6.61ha of the site for one retail building of 10,008 sq.m. GEA (Use Class A1), an internal estate road and associated means of access, car parking, landscaping and other works and improvements. Outline planning permission sought on 11.02ha of the site, with all matters reserved, for employment floorspace (Class B1, B2 and B8) up to a maximum of 46,080 sq.m. GEA, retail floor space (Class A1) up to a maximum of 6,186 sq.m. GEA and associated car parking, landscaping and other works and improvements), to vary the goods that can be sold from the existing retail unit, and increase in net floorspace.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Demolition 3 docs

• 2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL

  24/00621/NMMA Submitted 23 Aug 2024 198m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission IP/24/00405/FUL (Temporary use of the front forecourt as a bus depot (Sui Generis) for a period of up to 24 months; works including the installation of a temporary hydrogen refuelling facility, the erection of a temporary maintenance building and the installation of a 2.4-metre-high boundary fence) involving re-siting of the refuelling control panel within the fenced compound and the replacement of gates with fencing on the east side of the fenced compound to match the remainder of the enclosure.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL

  26/00397/VC Submitted 15 May 2026 198m away

  Variation of Condition 1 (discontinuation of use and restoration of land) of planning permission 24/00405/FUL as amended by 26/00217/NMMA (Temporary use of the front forecourt as a bus depot (Sui Generis); works including the installation of a temporary hydrogen refuelling facility, the erection of a temporary maintenance building and the installation of a 2.4-metre-high boundary fence.) to amend the discontinuation of use and restoration date from 5th August 2026 to 5th February 2028.

  Granted Amendments 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00476/P3SPA Granted

  1 Barrack Lane Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3NQ

  Application for Prior Approval for the installation of solar panels to the roof.

  24 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00633/P3JPA Awaiting decision

  47 Key Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BZ

  Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for partial change of use from commercial building (Class E) to form two residential units (Use Class C3).

  19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00630/PDE Awaiting decision

  59 Bennett Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5HX

  Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey flat-roof rear extension projecting 3.5m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.0m and eaves height of 2.65m.

  18 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00469/P3JPA Granted

  Suffolk House 78 Civic Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2AN

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

  19 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00354/P3JPA Refused

  47 Key Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BZ

  Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for the change of use from commercial use (Use Class E) to two dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  15 May 2026 Prior approval