Park Grounds Christchurch Park Ipswich Suffolk Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Creation of 18-hole 'adventure golf course'; and including use of existing kiosk as a kiosk ancillary to the adventure golf course, with incidental refreshment retail. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 23 Jan 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Ipswich Planning & Development Committee on 7 Jan 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the course would provide recreation and be suitably managed to protect the park’s surroundings.
- People raised concerns about tranquillity, green space, wildlife, planting, facilities and viability, while others supported the activity and location.
- The committee resolved to grant permission, adding a condition prohibiting recorded music.
Source: Plota analysis of Ipswich's committee minutes of 7 Jan 2026.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 148 days from validation, 93 days slower than Ipswich's median of 55 for full applications. Approved, as 94% of full applications here are.
Plota live figures for full applications decided by Ipswich in the last twelve months, from validation. Ipswich decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 13 Jan 2026
- Site or press notice
- 9 Dec 2025
- Committee
- 7 Jan 2026
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.
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