The Development Control team deals with the Council's regulatory and Development Control functions. It includes the combined services of Planning & Development, Conservation and Land Charges. The team provide front line high profile services direct to developers and members of the public.
As a team we are committed to providing the best possible service. We aim to follow best practice and achieve quality in all that we do.
Our service objectives are:
- to secure the best quality development possible for the people of Ipswich;
- to operate an efficient, thorough, responsive and open planning & development and enforcement system, focused on the needs of all of our customers;
- to play our part in promoting a wider understanding, among the public and other bodies, of the work and commitment of Development Control and the Council as a whole, within existing constraints.
We are committed to providing a top quality public service, taking on board all acknowledged principles of Best Practice and Best Value. In particular we aim to:
- Secure continuous improvement;
- Provide good customer care;
- Achieve fairness and transparency in decision making;
- Promote public respect and understanding for the service, the Council, Ipswich and local government as a whole.
The operation of the section is based upon principles of mutual respect and teamwork, and the Council's Dignity at Work and Equal Opportunities policies. We aim to carry that approach across all of our dealings with the public.
Contact Information
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Mr S Miller
Development Control
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DE
General Enquiries:
Development Control - 01473 432913
Enforcement - 01473 432956
Fax - 01473 432974
Email: development.control@ipswich.gov.uk
The Development Control Team
Management
Development Control Manager - Steve Miller Tel: 01473 432903
East
Principal Planning Officer - Phil Sweet Tel: 01473 432911
Senior Planning Officer - Harry Heywood Tel: 01473 432917
Customer Services Officer - Clive Jackaman Tel: 01473 432914
East Area Senior Clerk - Lakisha McQuany Tel: 01473 432904
West
Principal Planning Officer - Lisa Chandler Tel: 01473 432908
Senior Planning Officer - Jason Burgess Tel: 01473 432910
Customer Services Officer - Martin Brooks Tel: 01473 432906
West Area Senior Clerk - Gavin Jones Tel: 01473 432907
Historic Buildings
Historic Buildings Officer - David Emmerson Tel: 01473 432905
Enforcement
Enforcement Officer - John Pallant Tel: 01473 432955
Enforcement Officer - Michael Salmon Tel: 01473 432956
Directorate
The team is part of a cross-discipline department headed by Mike Tee.
Liaison with other Service Areas
The Development Control team has close contact with other service areas of the Council. In particular the following areas assist the regulatory planning process on a day-to-day basis:
- Planning Policy - has responsibility for the Local Plan and other policy preparation. Enquiries: 01473 432933
- Ipswich Building Control - is responsible for compliance with Building Regulations and checks, and setting out and compliance with approvals on site. Enquiries to: 01473 432954
- Parks - give advice on all matters relating to trees, landscaping and play areas. Enquiries: 01473 433537
- Transport and Engineering - agents for the highway authority. Enquiries: 01473 432827
- Pollution Services - advise on noise and nuisance matters. Enquiries: 01473 433115
The Council has a Development Team where the Chief Executive and development-related Heads of Service meet on a fortnightly basis to discuss and co-ordinate policies and actions.