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# Eight flats could become four townhouses in Hervey Street
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/eight-flats-could-become-four-townhouses-in-hervey-street/
- Published: 2024-11-15T11:44:47.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:17.000Z
- Description: A planning application has been submitted to convert eight flats into four townhouses near Christchurch Park in Ipswich.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Planning & Licensing, #article, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The Hervey Street proposal would reduce the number of dwellings from eight to four while increasing parking capacity.

![52-56 Hervey Street in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1731511556-52-56-hervey-street-ipswich-1.jpg)

The building is currently divided into eight flats, but new plans will reduce it to four townhouses Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details:** The plans, submitted by local developer Ralph Bernard, allow for:

- Three three-bedroom townhouses
- One two-bedroom townhouse
- Six parking spaces, up from the current three
- Five cycle spaces

**What's next:**

- The public consultation period runs until 3 December
- A decision is expected by 28 November 2024
- If approved, conditions would need to be met before work could begin

**The bottom line:** Residents and interested parties can view the full application details and submit comments through [Ipswich Borough Council's planning portal](https://ppc.ipswich.gov.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) using the reference number 24/00039/FL.

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