Pest Control Services

The Council no longer provides a pest control services. If you have a problem with mice, rats, or any other pests, at your property please contact a local contractor, of which many are available. Please note: Contractors will charge for any call-out or action taken to eradicate pests in your home or premises.

Petitions

Find out how to submit a petition and view e-petitions.

Photography and Video - Personal Data

Ipswich Borough Council sometimes takes photos and videos at Council events and activities. These images/videos are used to promote the Council’s services in various ways, for a period of five years from the date in which the photo/video was taken.

Planning and Building Control

Information on planning applications, policy documents, conservation, building regulations, land charges and more.

Please contact the following numbers directly for more information:

  • Building Control: 01473 432951
  • Development Management (Planning): 01473 432913
  • Planning Policy: 01473 432019

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee meets regularly to consider major planning applications and decisions.

Planning and noise

Guidance notes for residential development

Planning Guide

A planning guide has been produced to take you through the planning process. It is not a substitute for professional advice but it aims to show how your project will be affected by the Planning Process. The guide is divided into chapters that contain advice about the different stages of the planning process and it is hoped that when you have read the guide you will have a better understanding of what is involved in gaining planning permission.

Planning Policy

The Planning Policy Team prepares and reviews a wide range of strategic planning documents, including the Ipswich Local Plan, which are used in the long-term planning of the Borough and in the determination of planning applications.

Plastic recycling locations

Where you can recycle plastics in Ipswich

Play areas

Ipswich has 93 play areas which are managed by the Borough Council.

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