2 - 6 Central Avenue Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9SL

Awaiting decision DC/26/1416/CON
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP3 9SL

Description

Temporary change of use of the site from general industrial and storage (Class B2 and B8) to a bus depot/vehicle maintenance facility (Sui generis) until 31 December 2035 to include; Alterations to the existing building including insertion of access doors and ventilation louvres; erection of waste management and air source heat pump enclosures; works including resurfacing the existing site to provide car, van, motorcycle and cycle parking spaces and bus parking spaces; provision of EV charging points; the installation of a hydrogen facility to include the provision of 4 hydrogen refuelling stations with store, 4 chillers, 4 dispensers, compressors and ventilation stacks for hydrogen control system; gantry bus washing facility; other associated infrastructure to include lighting columns and CCTV cameras; fire walls and security fencing.

4.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#149 of 282

East Suffolk is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

East Suffolk decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #78 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #71 of 282
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #202 of 282
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #163 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
211 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
149 decided
1,992
Total decisions
156 refused in 2025