Unitarian Meeting House Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00741/FUL Pending Consideration
Listed buildingsSolar & renewablesUtility infrastructure

Proposal

Installation of external battery pack and associated cabling, to serve 32 no. photovoltaic solar panels to the roof of Grade I listed Unitarian Meeting House, as per planning approval 26/00388/FUL. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 25 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 12 Nov 2026 and 19 Nov 2026, from Ipswich's recent listed building works.

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 6

34 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Unitarian Chapel, Grade I, about 6 m from the postcode pin · 3 Grade I, 4 Grade II*, 25 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Central Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Article 4 direction
Article 4 Direction for Small HMOs. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Also on the record
Heritage at risk about 5 m away: Unitarian Chapel, Friars Street, Ipswich; Scheduled monument about 205 m away: Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road; Inside the Ipswich built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 1 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Other new applications on this street

18 May 2026Approved

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29 Sept 2026Pending

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Replacement of front door.

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15 Dalton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2HT

Works to Trees: 2no Acacia trees. Reduce height and spread by up to 3m.

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Important details

Council
Ipswich
Postcode
IP1 1TD
Received
30 Sept 2026
Validated
30 Sept 2026
Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 4 of the 56-day target. Ipswich usually decides listed building works by day 46.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
85%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
20decided in the last year

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

Historical activity at this location

50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Works to trees: Reduce 4x Lime to 1.5m below roofline of Meeting House with structural po…
25/00599/CALF
2025 Approved
Works to trees: Reduce 4x Lime to 1.5m below roofline of Meeting House with structural po…
25/00599/CALF
2023 Approved
Installation of CCTV.
23/00785/FUL
2023 Approved
Installation of CCTV.
23/00786/LBC
2023 Approved
Installation of CCTV.
23/00785/FUL
2023 Approved
Installation of CCTV.
23/00786/LBC
2020 Approved
Re-positioning of gates and access and addition of an accessible WC with baby change faci…
20/00197/FUL
2020 Approved
Re-positioning of gates and access and addition of an accessible WC with baby change faci…
20/00198/LBC
2020 Approved
Re-positioning of gates and access and addition of an accessible WC with baby change faci…
20/00197/FUL
2020 Approved
Re-positioning of gates and access and addition of an accessible WC with baby change faci…
20/00198/LBC
2020 Withdrawn
Works to trees: Ash (T1) - remove deadwood and cracked branch, reduce southern stem (up t…
20/00030/CALF
2020 Withdrawn
Works to trees: Ash (T1) - remove deadwood and cracked branch, reduce southern stem (up t…
20/00030/CALF
2019 Approved
Alterations to listed building to remove and replace render, carry out structural repairs…
19/00944/LBC
2019 Approved
Alterations to listed building to remove and replace render, carry out structural repairs…
19/00944/LBC
2020 Approved
Discharge of Condition 4 (Details for the proposed fire stopping materials), Condition 8…
20/00865/CON
2020 Approved
Discharge of Condition 4 (Details for the proposed fire stopping materials), Condition 8…
20/00865/CON
2020 Approved
Part-discharge of Condition 2 (East Elevation Frame Repairs) of Listed Building Consent I…
20/00557/CON
2020 Approved
Part-discharge of Condition 2 (East Elevation Frame Repairs) of Listed Building Consent I…
20/00557/CON
2020 Approved
Part-discharge of Condition 2 (West Elevation Frame Repairs) of Listed Building Consent I…
20/00527/CON
2020 Approved
Part-discharge of Condition 2 (West Elevation Frame Repairs) of Listed Building Consent I…
20/00527/CON
2020 Approved
Variation of Condition 1 of Listed Building Consent 19/00944/LBC in order to alter bracin…
20/00374/VC
2020 Approved
Variation of Condition 1 of Listed Building Consent 19/00944/LBC in order to alter bracin…
20/00374/VC
2020 Approved
Discharge of Condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 19/00944 relating to notification of…
20/00413/CON
2020 Approved
Discharge of Condition 2 of Listed Building Consent 19/00944 relating to notification of…
20/00413/CON
2020 Approved
Discharge of Condition 11 of Listed Building Consent 19/00944/LBC relating to schedule of…
20/00377/CON
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
1 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1SH
Installation of new pub signage comprising new double-sided hanging sign fixed to existin…
25/00934/ADV
2025 Approved
1 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1SH
Installation of new pub signage comprising new double-sided hanging sign fixed to existin…
25/00934/ADV
2025 Approved
18A St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TJ
Repairs to render to St Nicholas Street elevation, installation of lead cladding to dorme…
25/00625/LBC
2025 Approved
18A St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TJ
Repairs to render to St Nicholas Street elevation, installation of lead cladding to dorme…
25/00625/LBC
2025 Approved
Car Parking Area Rear Of 2 - 8 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree: Reduce Sycamore by 3m in height and prune at sides by 2.5m.
25/00410/CALF
2025 Approved
Car Parking Area Rear Of 2 - 8 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree: Reduce Sycamore by 3m in height and prune at sides by 2.5m.
25/00410/CALF
2025 Approved
First Floor 6 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1SL
Change of use of part of existing commercial premises at first floor level (Use Class E)…
25/00338/FUL
2025 Approved
First Floor 6 Falcon Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1SL
Change of use of part of existing commercial premises at first floor level (Use Class E)…
25/00338/FUL
2025 Approved
3 - 21 St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Replacement cladding.
25/00102/FUL
2025 Approved
3 - 21 St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Replacement cladding.
25/00102/FUL
2024 Approved
31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PU
External alterations involving revised and additional fenestration.
24/00653/FUL
2024 Approved
31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PU
External alterations involving revised and additional fenestration.
24/00653/FUL
2024 Approved
Car Park St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees: Lime (T33) - crown raise to 3m above footpath; Lime (T34) - prune to prov…
24/00702/CALF
2024 Approved
Car Park St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Works to trees: Lime (T33) - crown raise to 3m above footpath; Lime (T34) - prune to prov…
24/00702/CALF
2024 Approved
15 Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Replacement of WC ducting panels, cubicle panels and doors, vanity unit panels and top an…
24/00524/LBC
2024 Approved
15 Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Replacement of WC ducting panels, cubicle panels and doors, vanity unit panels and top an…
24/00524/LBC
2024 Approved
Car Park St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree: Silver Birch (T1) - fell to stump.
24/00458/CALF
2024 Approved
Car Park St Nicholas Court Ipswich Suffolk
Works to tree: Silver Birch (T1) - fell to stump.
24/00458/CALF
2024 Refused
31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PU
External alterations (revised and additional fenestration).
24/00039/FUL
2024 Refused
31 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PU
External alterations (revised and additional fenestration).
24/00039/FUL
2016 Approved
15 Friars Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TD
Replacement of existing safety film on outer glass curtain wall.
16/00325/LBC
2016 Approved
10 - 12 St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TJ
Installation of 5m x 0.5m fascia sign (non-illuminated).
16/00145/ADV
2016 Withdrawn
19 - 21 St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TW
Form openings in internal blockwork walls to rear of ground floor and retain existing bri…
16/00206/LBC
2016 Approved
19 - 21 St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TW
Listed Building Consent for the formation of openings in internal blockwork walls (altera…
16/00095/LBC
2016 Approved
10 - 12 St Nicholas Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TJ
Internal alterations to create office involving removal of existing 'modern' fittings and…
16/00038/LBC
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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