Current Consultations
Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan 2026 - 2045
Consultation on the Ipswich Borough Council Local Plan 2026 – 2045 (‘the Local Plan’) Scoping Consultation is between 12:00 (midday) on 8 July and 12:00 (midday) on 2 September 2026.
The Local Plan helps guide decisions about future development in the area. It looks at what the area needs and what opportunities are available. It covers topics such as housing, jobs, roads and services, and the environment. The Plan shows where new development should happen and where it should be limited or not allowed. Councils are legally required to prepare a Local Plan.
The new Local Plan will be based on a wide range of evidence and will go through several stages of public consultation, giving residents and other interested groups the chance to share their views.
We are at an early stage of preparing the new Local Plan and want to hear from residents, businesses and organisations. At this stage we are asking your views on:
- The most important issues facing Ipswich
- The priorities and opportunities for the Local Plan
- The best methods to gather and share information with you.
- Some further specialist topics covering the Town Centre, history/culture and new buildings and services.
A full survey form has been created for this consultation. It would help us to gather as much information as possible if you could use our online form at:
Comment on Local Plan Scoping Consultation
There's a shorter version for those of you with less time to give your thoughts. It uses a simple scoring system to give us a quick picture of what matters most to you. It takes around 10 minutes to complete and is available here:
Scoping Consultation Shortform
Suffolk County Council consultations
Please note that consultations relating to highway improvements / traffic control, social care, education, gypsies and travellers are the responsibility of Suffolk County Council.