129 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2LS Data via plota.co.uk

Approved/Conditions 26/00243/FUL
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
IP4 2LS

Description

Formation of external staircase and associated first floor rear door to provide separate access to existing first floor flat (includes 129, and First Floor Flat 129, St Helens Street). Data via plota.co.uk

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Ipswich
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#38 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Ipswich is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #67 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #40 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #18 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #67 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #129 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
62 decided
429
Total decisions
27 refused in the year to March 2026