1 Fitzmaurice Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9AX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00596/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Demolition of existing side extension and construction of a new dwelling. Extension of dropped kerb and footway crossing off Pretyman Road for proposed dwelling. Erection of single-storey rear extension and a new vehicular access to No 1 Fitzmaurice Road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
6 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Decision
Target date was 19 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 65.

The consultation period closed on 14 Sept 2026.

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Ipswich built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingF (31 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2025, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Ipswich
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
IP3 9AX
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
24 Aug 2026
Ward
PRIORY HEATH
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Jon Bell

Decision outlook

Day 65, past the statutory target. 93% of demolitions in Ipswich are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 23 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.

Day 659 days past the 56-day target
63%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
30decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Ipswich in the last twelve months, from validation. Ipswich decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
24 Aug 2026
Comments by
14 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
1 Sept 2026
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Ipswich decision statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.