3 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EE

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Ipswich

2. 2 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 2 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4ED

  24/00540/TALF Submitted 24 Jul 2024 44m away

  Works to trees protected by TPO 11 of 1992: 2no. Sycamores - reduce crown by up to 4m.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• The Inkerman Public House 197 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4BX

  26/00612/CON Submitted 11 Aug 2026 59m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Partial discharge of Condition 7 of planning permission 25/00685/FUL (Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to become annexe to existing neighbouring doctors' practice. Works include replacement of existing windows, single-storey rear extension rebuilding of existing rear extension, refurbishment of outbuilding with creation of new windows and rooflights to courtyard elevation and new air handling plant), in relation to window and door detail.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Inkerman Public House 197 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4BX

  26/00451/CON Submitted 12 Jun 2026 59m away

  Partial discharge of Condition 7 of planning permission 25/00685/FUL (Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to become annexe to existing neighbouring doctors' practice. Works include replacement of existing windows, single-storey rear extension rebuilding of existing rear extension, refurbishment of outbuilding with creation of new windows and rooflights to courtyard elevation and new air handling plant), regarding external facing materials.

  Granted Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
  Small domestic

• The Inkerman Public House 197 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4BX

  25/00685/FUL Submitted 6 Oct 2025 59m away

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to become annexe to existing neighbouring doctors' practice. Works include replacement of existing windows, single-storey rear extension rebuilding of existing rear extension, refurbishment of outbuilding with creation of new windows and rooflights to courtyard elevation and new air handling plant.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 35 docs
  Small domestic

• Car Parking And Amenity Area Westwood Court 174 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk

  25/00627/TALF Submitted 15 Sep 2025 63m away

  Application for Tree Works: Works to Trees Subject to a Tree Preservation Order No. 11 of 1992: T1 Sycamore - reduce entire crown by approximately 2 metres, back to previous pruning points to mitigate potential decay on co-dominant stem T3 Robinia - Reduce crown by 1.5 m on all aspects to lessen weight on included unions T6 Pedunculate oak - reduce crown by 1.5m in height and 1m in crown width on all aspects to manage regrowth from old pollard points.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 14 Westwood Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EQ

  25/00253/PDE Submitted 31 Mar 2025 102m away

  Prior notification of the erection of a single-storey rear extension projecting 6.5m from the original rear wall of the dwelling with a maximum overall height of 3.9m and eaves height of 2.6m.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00613/FPF Granted

  Fringe Area Applications Various Sites Ipswich Suffolk

  Babergh District Council fringe application: APPLICATION FOR RESERVED MATTERS - DC/26/03372 - Submission of Details (Reserved Matters) Application for Outline Planning Permission DC/21/05110 (Hybrid Application for Interchange 55 comprising predominantly industrial (B2 use) and warehousing (B8 use) and prospective offices, research and light industry (E(g) (i, ii, iii) uses) buildings) for the Appearance and Layout of 6no polytunnels and formation of an informal parking area.

  11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 25/00639/FUL Granted

  Former Golden Ship Inn Cliff Road Ipswich Suffolk

  Demolition of existing brick masonry wall and cart lodge/store and the erection of a two-storey building comprising 2no. dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  22 Sep 2025 Full applications
• 26/00501/FUL Granted

  48 Tavern Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3AJ

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

  3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00659/FUL Awaiting decision

  26 Bucklesham Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8TN

  Erection of sliding gates to driveway entrance and modifications to front boundary wall.

  28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00443/FUL Refused

  Car Parking Area Rear Of 29 To 91 Oakstead Close Ipswich Suffolk

  Change of use of 4 no. car parking spaces to site 4 no. storage containers for self-storage purposes (Use Class B8) for a temporary period of 3 years (part retrospective).

  9 Jun 2026 Full applications