17 Alkanet Way Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6FY

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by Ipswich

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 November 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.

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• 3 Meadowsweet Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6GE

  26/00199/FUL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of air conditioning unit on eastern (side) elevation (retention of).

  Refused Full applications 5 docs

• Sparrowes Nest Farm Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6TB

  21/00731/FUL Submitted 5 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Insertion of aluminium bi-fold and aluminium French doors into existing front and side elevations.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Sparrowes Nest Farm Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6TB

  21/00732/LBC Submitted 5 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Insertion of aluminium bi-fold and aluminium French doors into existing front and side elevations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Sparrowes Nest Farm Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6TB

  25/00819/FUL Submitted 17 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Erection of single-storey lean-to extension to existing outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Sparrowes Nest Farm Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6TB

  25/00831/LBC Submitted 20 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Repair and restoration works to the roof, brickwork, window and doors, and construction of lean-to extension at The Old Stables.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 11 Burdock Crescent Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6FH

  23/00288/FUL Submitted 17 Apr 2023 250 yards away

  Erection of shed in rear garden (retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00732/FUL Awaiting decision

  50 Fircroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AQ

  Erection of a two-storey rear/side extension, and alterations.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00734/FUL Awaiting decision

  Ipswich Hospital East Suffolk And North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Heath Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PD

  Installation of replacement rooftop chiller units, on existing MRI building.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00587/FUL Granted

  Copleston High School Copleston Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5HD

  Increase the height of the 3G sports pitch fencing behind the goals adjacent to the local St Elizabeth Hospice to 8m.

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00544/FUL Granted

  16 Neale Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3JB

  Change of use from Class E (commercial/business/service) to Class F1 (learning/non-residential institution).

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00510/FUL Granted

  Suffolk House 78 Civic Drive Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2AN

  External alterations to fenestrations and facade of building.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 24 Jul 2026 Full applications