Introduction
Ipswich Borough Council's Conservation Service is responsible for the care and protection of officially protected historic buildings of architectural or historic interest, conservation areas and other buildings of local interest which fall within the planning functions of the Council. Our duty is to protect and enhance historic buildings and areas for future generations to enjoy.
In brief our role is:
- Advise the Council on the historic building implications of its own development proposals and those submitted to the Council under planning legislation;
- Bring forward suitable buildings for formal protection because of their special architectural and historic interest;
- Prepare Conservation policies;
- Review the boundaries of Conservation Areas and bring forward schemes of enhancement;
- Deal with enquiries on Conservation matters;
- Offer expert advice on the proper repair and maintenance of historic buildings;
- Offer grants to owners of historic buildings to ensure they are kept in a good state or repair;
- Monitor the condition of historic buildings to ensure they are kept in a good state or repair;
- Offer administrative and where appropriate, technical and financial assistance to outside local bodies specifically established to promote or maintain historic building conservation: Ipswich Historic Churches Trust; Ipswich Building Preservation Trust; Ipswich Conservation Advisory Panel.
- Promote interest in the historic building heritage by talks and printed material.
Our full role of functions are set out on our Conservation Service Statement. This is reviewed annually.
What you can expect
We will:
- Use our powers to ensure the protection of the historic identity of the town by the safeguarding of its historic buildings and conservation areas;
- Offer practical, technical advice and assistance to owners of historic properties and to the general public about historic buildings so that they will be properly looked after and their special architectural character preserved and enhanced;
- Promptly administer applications for grant aid to assist with necessary repair of buildings which fall within defined schemes of grant aid within the financial constraints of the Council;
- Make available information on which buildings are officially protected by being 'listed' and why; and which buildings are in conservation areas.
You will be treated with the highest standard of respect and care by qualified staff.
Help us to help you!
You can help to improve the Town by:
- Letting us know if you think work is being carried out to officially protected buildings which may not have received permission e.g. external alterations, or removal of internal features such as original doors or fireplaces;
- Letting us know if you see work of any description being carried out that is damaging to the character of a Conservation Area. It may be possible to take action to prevent it happening in future;
- Telling us of any organisation that might be interested in receiving a talk by the Conservation Officer on a related topic;
- Joining one of the many organisations that are involved in supporting our work:
- Ipswich Archaeological Trust:
Keith Wade, 1-2 Bourne Cottages, Bourne Hall,
Wherstead IP2 8NH. Tel: (01473) 689264
Contact Information
Conservation staff are available throughout normal office hours to deal with enquiries, and appointments can be made to discuss particular issues; in many circumstances site visits can be made to examine particular historic building problems.
Please complete our enquiry form or telephone the Conservation officer on:
Tel: (01473) 432934 or 432935
Conservation Service
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DE
The office is open:
Monday - Thursday
8.45am to 5.00pm
Friday
8.45 am - 4.30 pm
Documents:
 Conservation Service Statement
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