Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide guidance on applying Local Plan policies. Prior to the introduction of SPDs in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Council produced a number of Supplementary Planning Guidance documents (SPGs). The guidance contained in SPDs and SPGs is a material consideration in the consideration of planning applications.
Adopted SPDs
Ipswich Borough Council has adopted the following SPDs:
- Ipswich Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan July 2025
- Development and Flood Risk SPD July 2022
- Low Emissions SPD December 2021
- Local List (Building of Townscape Interest) SPD July 2021
- Reptile Strategy SPD July 2021
- Suffolk Coast RAMS SPD February 2020
- Ipswich Town Centre and Waterfront Public Realm SPD July 2019
- Ipswich Urban Character Studies SPD July 2019
- Development and Archaeology SPD November 2018
- Public Open Space SPD March 2017
- Ipswich Garden Suburb SPD February 2017
- Cycling Strategy SPD July 2016
- Shop Front Design Guide SPD July 2016
- Development and Flood Risk SPD January 2016 (PDF) (This SPD has been superseded by the Development and Flood Risk SPD July 2022)
- Space and Design Guidelines SPD November 2015
Supplementary Planning Guidance
- Ipswich Waterfront (PDF) (October 1999)
- Reducing the Environmental Impact of New Housing Development (PDF) (September 1999)
- Good Practice Guide to Extending Your Home (PDF) (July 1999)
- The Provision and Maintenance of Children's Play Space (PDF) (April 1999)
- Portman Road Area (PDF) (August 1998)
- Public Open Space (PDF) (June 1998)
- Smart Street / Foundation Street / Lower Orwell Street Area (PDF) (March 1998)
- Accessible General Housing (PDF) (January 1998)
- A Cycle Strategy for Ipswich (PDF) (December 1997)
- Central Shopping Area - Identified Frontages (PDF) (December 1997)
- Out of Town Centre Shopping (PDF) (July 1997)
- Development Control Policies & Design Guidelines 1992 (PDF)