Wet Dock Neptune Quay Ipswich Suffolk

Pending Consideration 26/00357/VC
Council
Date received
18 May 2026
Date validated
18 May 2026

Description

Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission 24/00476/FUL: The removal of 93 existing pontoons and associated piles; the installation of 15 new pontoons and associated piles. The erection of 2 no. welfare buildings. Installation of foul water treatment plant. Erection of enclosures. Changes are proposed to the building materials of the Northern Welfare Facility and the layout of the associated compound.

Ipswich
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#44 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ipswich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 282. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Ipswich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #14 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #89 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #126 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
29 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
61 decided
442
Total decisions
34 refused in 2025