3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Variation of condition 1 (approved drawings) of (Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Alterations, renovations and restoration of front of house areas of theatre. Renovation and alterations to principle entrance area and associated canopy, foyer and crush bar incorporating restoration of original decorative ceilings and spaces. Renovation and alterations to first floor lounge bar and ancillary areas incorporating restoration of original decorative features and spaces and installation of replacement entrance canopy fascia signage, wall mounted/fascia name signage, and digital poster screens) to facilitate various design amendments. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 5 Jan 2026 · Last checked 8 Oct 2026
Associated applications 3
- VariationVariation of condition 1 (approved drawings)This application25/00803/VCLBC
Site constraints 5
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- 25 m6, St Helen's StreetGrade II
- 68 mSt Michaels ChurchGrade II
- 74 m25 and 27, St Helen's StreetGrade II
- 98 mCounty HotelGrade II
- 100 mCounty Hall Main Entrance BlockGrade II
- 107 m33, Upper Orwell StreetGrade II
- 124 mMilestoneGrade II
- 138 mMosaic mural at former department store of Ipswich Industrial Co-operative SocietyGrade II
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- Consultation
- 13 Nov 2025
- Comments by
- 9 Dec 2025
- Site or press notice
- 18 Nov 2025
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3 St Helens Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1HE
Erection of new extensions including new lift tower and WC block and installation of glazing within covered walkway to create an alternative entrance with security shutter. Alterations, renovations and restoration of front of house areas of theatre. Renovation and alterations to principle entrance area and associated canopy, foyer and crush bar incorporating restoration of original decorative ceilings and spaces. Renovation and alterations to first floor lounge bar and ancillary areas incorporating restoration of…
- Received
- 14 Aug 2024
- Decided
- 12 Dec 2024
- Outcome
- Approved
- Type
- Heritage