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.

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New Ipswich Local Plan

Ipswich Borough Council is in the early stages of preparing to produce the new Ipswich Local Plan which will cover the period up to at least 2044, to guide decisions on future development proposals and address the needs and opportunities of the area.

Call for Sites

Ipswich Borough Council undertook a public Call for Sites process for the new Ipswich Local Plan between 20 October and 15 December 2025. This was a first key step in producing the new Ipswich Local Plan, which is intended to guide development in the Borough up to at least 2044.

Local Plans

A Local Plan is a set of documents that determine how development will be planned over time.

Statement of Community Involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement for Ipswich sets out how Ipswich Borough Council will engage the community and other consultees in the planning process.

Ipswich Strategic Planning Area

An Ipswich Strategic Planning Area (formerly the Ipswich Policy Area) has been identified in order to deal with cross boundary planning issues.

Monitoring

This section provides evidence and monitoring information that shows how planning functions are performing within the Borough. Specifically tracking, Local Plan delivery, land use changes and development activity.

Planning Obligations

Information on Section 106 Agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Research Reports

Retail studies, employment land availability, wildlife audits, and other technical reports.

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