Plans lodged to turn Princes Street office into six flats
A London-based developer has submitted plans to convert a commercial building in Ipswich town centre into residential flats. Westmore Developments Ltd is seeking permission to create six new homes at Friars Courtyard on Princes Street.
The big picture: The proposal would transform the 1986 purpose-built office building within Ipswich's central conservation area into residential flats while maintaining its external appearance.
Why it matters: If approved, the development would consist of:
- One two-bedroom flat on the ground floor
- Two flats each on the first and second floors – one two-bedroom and one single-bedroom
- One single-bedroom flat on the third floor
Details: The plans, submitted through Ben Elvin Planning Consultancy, include three parking spaces at the rear of the building for residents.
What's next:
- The application is currently under consideration by Ipswich Borough Council
- Neighbour consultations are open until 14 January 2025
- Planning officials aim to make a decision by 7 February 2025
The bottom line: While the building sits within the town's conservation area, no major external alterations are proposed as part of the conversion plans. The planning application reference is 24/00985/P3JPA.
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