On 23 March 2022, Ipswich Borough Council adopted the Ipswich Local Plan Review 2018-2036, in accordance with Section 23 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and Regulations 17 and 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended). The Plan comprises the Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review, the Site Allocations and Policies (Incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) DPD Review, Policies Map and IP-One Area Action Plan Inset Policies Map.
Ipswich Borough Council tries to meet Ipswich's housing needs by enabling the development of affordable homes for rent, as well as affordable home ownership.
The Government's revised Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was a direct response to the requirements of the Environment Act 1995. It set health-based standards and objectives covering seven pollutants.
