Cornwallis Chambers 23 Great Colman Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AN Data via plota.co.uk
Pending Consideration
26/00540/FUL
Description
Change of use from commercial to two residential units. Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
34 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
Change of use from medical services (Class E (e)) to beauty salon (sui generis use).
2022
Approved
Change of use from medical services (Class E (e)) to beauty salon (sui generis use).
2021
Approved
Addition of secondary double-glazing to ground and first floor windows.
2021
Approved
Addition of secondary double-glazing to ground and first floor windows.
2017
Approved
Change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic).
2017
Approved
Change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic).
2017
Withdrawn
Listed Building Consent for proposed change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic) involvin…
2017
Withdrawn
Listed Building Consent for proposed change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic) involvin…
2016
Approved
Removal of rectangular leaded lights that use float glass.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Works to tree protected by TPO 1 of 2022: Mulberry - Reduce back to previous points by 2m.
2025
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Works to tree protected by TPO 1 of 2022: Mulberry - Reduce back to previous points by 2m.
2024
Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
2024
Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
2024
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Works to tree protected by TPO 1 of 2022: Mulberry (T1) - reduce by 1.5m.
2024
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Works to tree protected by TPO 1 of 2022: Mulberry (T1) - reduce by 1.5m.
2023
Approved
Focus Apartments 45 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk
Removal and replacement of existing facing materials (cladding and opaque glass spandrel…
2023
Approved
Focus Apartments 45 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk
Removal and replacement of existing facing materials (cladding and opaque glass spandrel…
2023
Approved
21 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT
Conversion of side window into a door.
2023
Approved
21 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT
Conversion of side window into a door.
2023
Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
2023
Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
2023
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Extensions to existing facility to provide enlarged prayer hall and classrooms.
2023
Approved
The Mulberry Tree Public House 5 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EA
Extensions to existing facility to provide enlarged prayer hall and classrooms.
2023
Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
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2023
Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
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2023
Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
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2023
Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
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2022
Refused
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continuing use of site as a car wash.
2022
Refused
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continuing use of site as a car wash.
2017
Approved
16 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BS
Installation of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs.
2017
Refused
16 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BS
Change of use from offices (B1) to retail premises (A1) and installation of replacement s…
2017
Approved
16 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BS
Installation of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs.
2016
Approved
7 - 9 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk
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2016
Approved
47 - 51 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HB
Installation of 2 no. replacement internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 no. replaceme…
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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