Cornwallis Chambers 23 Great Colman Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AN Data via plota.co.uk

26/00540/FUL Pending Consideration
Change of useNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use from commercial to two residential units. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 14 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 81.

Documents

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Site constraints 6

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.
Scheduled monument about 7 m away: Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
31 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Olde Tudor Cafe, Grade II*, about 8 m from the postcode pin · 1 Grade I, 4 Grade II*, 26 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 ↗
Also on the record
Registered park or garden about 122 m away: Christchurch Mansion; Inside the Ipswich built-up area; Air quality management area about 8 m away: Ipswich AQMA No.2.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 6 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.

Building

Floor area149 m² (1,604 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 73)
UseOffices and Workshop Businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2024, 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
Postcode
IP4 2AN
Received
20 Jul 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026

Decision outlook

Day 81, past the statutory target. 78% of changes of use in Ipswich are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 19 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Sept 2026.

Day 8125 days past the 56-day target
53%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
36decided in the last year

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

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).
22/00672/FUL
2022 Approved
Change of use from medical services (Class E (e)) to beauty salon (sui generis use).
22/00672/FUL
2021 Approved
Addition of secondary double-glazing to ground and first floor windows.
21/00794/LBC
2021 Approved
Addition of secondary double-glazing to ground and first floor windows.
21/00794/LBC
2017 Approved
Change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic).
17/00018/FUL
2017 Approved
Change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic).
17/00018/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
Listed Building Consent for proposed change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic) involvin…
17/00019/LBC
2017 Withdrawn
Listed Building Consent for proposed change of use from A2 to D1 (Health Clinic) involvin…
17/00019/LBC
2016 Approved
Removal of rectangular leaded lights that use float glass.
16/00957/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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Works to tree protected by TPO 1 of 2022: Mulberry - Reduce back to previous points by 2m.
25/00769/TALF
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.
25/00769/TALF
2024 Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
24/00161/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
24/00161/FUL
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.
24/00098/TALF
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.
24/00098/TALF
2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
Focus Apartments 45 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk
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2023 Approved
21 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT
Conversion of side window into a door.
23/00695/FUL
2023 Approved
21 St Margarets Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2AT
Conversion of side window into a door.
23/00695/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
23/00638/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continued use of site as car wash.
23/00638/FUL
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.
23/00346/FUL
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.
23/00346/FUL
2023 Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Change of use from commercial offices (Class E) to 4no. dwellings (Class C3) and external…
23/00017/FUL
2023 Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Change of use from Commercial offices (Class E) to 4no. dwellings (Class C3) and external…
23/00018/LBC
2023 Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Change of use from commercial offices (Class E) to 4no. dwellings (Class C3) and external…
23/00017/FUL
2023 Approved
The Old Manor House 6 - 10 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Change of use from Commercial offices (Class E) to 4no. dwellings (Class C3) and external…
23/00018/LBC
2022 Refused
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continuing use of site as a car wash.
22/00836/FUL
2022 Refused
19 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk
Continuing use of site as a car wash.
22/00836/FUL
2017 Approved
16 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BS
Installation of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs.
17/00243/ADV
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…
17/00242/FUL
2017 Approved
16 St Margarets Green Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BS
Installation of 2 non-illuminated fascia signs.
17/00243/ADV
2016 Approved
7 - 9 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Suffolk
Application by Ipswich Borough Council for change of use of land as an extension to exist…
16/01016/FPI3
2016 Approved
47 - 51 Carr Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HB
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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
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

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.