363 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4HA

Pending 26/00359/CLD
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
19 May 2026
Postcode
IP1 4HA

Description

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).

Ipswich
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#45 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Ipswich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ipswich decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #15 of 292
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #89 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #131 of 292
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