Change of use applications in Ipswich

There were 83 change of use applications in Ipswich in the last 12 months. 21 involve HMOs. Of the 51 decided so far, 42 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00795/FUL

199 Nacton Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0NF

Conversion of commercial building (Use Class E), to 11 bed 11 person HMO (Sui Generis) and associated alterations, and erection of cycle storage unit;...

Full Application Ipswich
23 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00770/FUL

Chantry Bowls Club Chantry Park Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0BS

Change of use of the former Chantry Bowls Pavilion from its previous community/recreational use to a non-residential education and training facility (...

Full Application Ipswich
21 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00789/FUL

63 Speedwell Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0LR

Partial change of use of site from C3 (Single Dwellinghouse) to Sui Generis to allow operation of a pet grooming salon in an existing outbuilding.

Full Application Ipswich
19 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00781/FUL

7 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EE

Conversion of ground floor and first floor flats into a single dwelling house including alterations plus erection of single-storey rear extension.

Full Application Ipswich
9 Oct 2026 Pending Decision 25/00262/FUL

12 - 12A Arcade Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1EJ

Conversion of former cinema and nightclub block to create 14 new dwellings, related stores, internal and elevation adjustments.

Full Application Ipswich
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00724/FUL

17 Norwich Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2ET

Change of use of the existing office (Use Class E) to a single self-contained two-bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3), removal of chimney, blo...

Full Application Ipswich
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00748/FUL

Red7Marine Ltd Cliff Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0AX

Construction of a 2-storey office modular unit for use ancillary to Red7Marine Ltd including associated decking, raised platforms, landscaping, car pa...

Full Application Ipswich
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00723/LBC

6 Soane Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BG

Change of use of centre for prayer and meditation to single dwelling house including works of damp proofing, removal of & construction of studwork par...

Listed Building Consent Ipswich
30 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00721/FUL

6 Soane Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BG

Change of use from centre for prayer and meditation to 1 no. 3 bed dwellinghouse, associated internal works, and insertion of extraction vents on rear...

Full Application Ipswich
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00729/FUL

30 Samuel Court Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EL

Change of use of St. John's ambulance workshop building to general vehicle workshop (retrospective).

Full Application Ipswich
23 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00728/FUL

30 Samuel Court Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2EL

Change of use of former St. John Ambulance building to office & associated storage relating to private hire car business (retrospective)

Full Application Ipswich
21 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00717/FUL

44 Tacket Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BA

Change of use of first floor of premises 42, 42a and 44 Tacket Street to 1no. small 5 bed HMO (Use Class C4) with associated works to the listed build...

Full Application Ipswich
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00716/LBC

44 Tacket Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BA

Change of use of first floor of 42-44 Tacket Street to form 5 bedroomed, 5 person HMO, together with associated works to the listed building and rear ...

Listed Building Consent Ipswich
17 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00704/FUL

325 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4AT

Change of use from Class C4 (HMO) to Class C2 (Therapeutic Children's Home) for up to 2 persons.

Full Application Ipswich
1 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/00658/FUL

32 Larchcroft Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6AR

Change of use from school (Class F1a) to a children's day nursery (Class Ef), with alterations internally and externally and to parking areas and pede...

Full Application Ipswich
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00653/FUL

3 Valley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4EE

Conversion of ground floor and first floor flats into a single dwelling house including alterations plus erection of single-storey rear extension.

Full Application Ipswich
24 Aug 2026 Approved 15 Oct 26/00637/FUL

15 Princes Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1PH

Change of use from Use Class E (offices) to Class F (community meeting/reading room, exhibition hall and shop) and replacement of window with aluminiu...

Full Application Ipswich
24 Aug 2026 Approved 19 Oct 26/00633/P3JPA

47 Key Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1BZ

Application for Prior Approval under Class MA for partial change of use from commercial building (Class E) to form two residential units (Use Class C3...

Prior Approval Commercial to Dwelling Ipswich
21 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00628/FUL

53 Butter Market Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1BJ

Change of use of the existing first and second floors from Use Class E to 2 no. self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3), together with associa...

Full Application Ipswich
18 Aug 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/00617/FUL

181 Cauldwell Hall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5DA

Change of use of 179 Cauldwell Hall Road from single dwelling to shop and animal welfare centre and first floor flat, subsumed into 181 Cauldwell Hall...

Full Application Ipswich
14 Aug 2026 Approved 15 Oct 26/00474/FUL

28 Silent Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 1TF

Change of use from Class E (commercial/business/service) to Class F1 (learning/non-residential institution).

Full Application Ipswich
12 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00440/FUL

323 Foxhall Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 8LQ

Change of use from small HMO (use class C4) to premises for 3 bed (2 residents and 1 sleep-in staff) Assisted Care Living Residential Children's Home ...

Full Application Ipswich
4 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00584/FUL

108 London Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2HG

Change of use from accommodation for homeless families (Sui Generis) to HMO with ten bedrooms (twenty persons) plus installation of replacement extern...

Full Application Ipswich
30 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Sep 26/00547/FUL

168 Bramford Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 4AB

Change of use of a single dwellinghouse in Class C3 to a mixed-use property comprising of dwellinghouse in Class C3 together with commercial, business...

Full Application Ipswich
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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