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# Plans for historic Ipswich Waterfront House to be unveiled today
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/plans-for-historic-ipswich-waterfront-house-to-be-unveiled-today/
- Published: 2025-01-16T08:07:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:25:30.000Z
- Description: Developers are set to reveal proposals for a new visitor experience at one of Ipswich's oldest waterfront buildings at a public consultation today.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Public Consultations & Involvement, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: The development could transform a prominent historic building on Ipswich's Wet Dock into a new cultural attraction focused on the town's clay-making heritage.

![Waterfront House in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1736980324-waterfront-house-ipswich-4.jpg)

Developers are set to reveal proposals for a new visitor experience at one of Ipswich's oldest waterfront buildings at a public consultation today Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details**:

- Baylight Properties will present their plans at a public consultation today from 16:00 to 20:00
- The proposals include exhibitions exploring objects made from clay used in daily life
- The consultation aims to gather community feedback before submitting a formal planning application to Ipswich Borough Council

**The background**:

- Waterfront House, located on Wherry Quay, dates back to the late 18th century
- It originally served as a grain warehouse for Home and Chapmans
- International shipping firm Contship Containerlines acquired the building in 1985, converting it to offices by 1987
- Legal firm Ashtons occupied the building from 2005 until 2023, before relocating to Portman Road

**The bottom line**: Local residents have the opportunity to view and comment on proposals that could bring new life to one of Ipswich's historic waterfront buildings.

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