386 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 4EU Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 25/00701/FUL
Date received
4 Jun 2026
Date validated
4 Jun 2026
Postcode
IP4 4EU

Description

Change of use of ground floor from hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to residential flat (C3) with associated replacement of shop front and internal alterations. 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:
Change of use

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