The Space and Design Guidelines SPD provides guidance for anyone intending to extend their home, developing land within the boundaries of their property or developing small infill or backland sites.
The SPD was adopted by the Council on 18th November 2015.
Inspection of adoption documents
- Space and Design Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (November 2015) (PDF)
- Adoption Statement (PDF)
- Consultation Statement (PDF)
- Space and Design Guidelines SPD Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Report (PDF)
- Space and Design Guidelines SPD Habitats Regulations Assessment (PDF)
- Consultation Draft Space and Design Guidelines SPD (June 2015) (PDF)
Previous Consultation
The Council consulted on a Draft Shop Front Design Guide SPD between Thursday 19th November and 23rd December 2015.
Document viewing locations
These documents are also available for inspection at the following locations:
- Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DH (Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm)
- Ipswich County Library, Northgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3DE (Mon, Weds, Thurs 9am to 6pm; Tues, Fri 9am to 7pm; Saturdays 8:30am to 5pm; Sundays 10am to 4pm)
- Grafton House Reception, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DE (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm) – by appointment only
To view the documents at the Council’s Offices, Grafton House, please call 01473 432019 or email planningpolicy@ipswich.gov.uk to arrange a viewing.