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.

The Planning Policy Team are progressing with the Ipswich Local Plan Review and other Supplementary Planning Documents as identified in the Local Development Scheme.

Ipswich Local Plan

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

Supplementary Planning Documents

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide guidance on applying Local Plan policies.

Local Development Scheme

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the Council's project plan for the preparation of documents that together will form the Ipswich Local Plan.

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.

Authority Monitoring Reports

The Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) provides information on all aspects of the planning department's performance.

Brownfield Land Register

Brownfield land is land that has been previously developed. The Government is keen that local councils maximise the use of previously developed land for new housing and are aware of all such sites within their boundaries.