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Former Woolworths transformation to bring £450k investment to Ipswich
A £450,000 package of infrastructure investment will accompany the conversion of the former Woolworths building into 60 flats, following approval from Ipswich Borough Council's planning and development committee yesterday.
Council set to approve 60 flats above Ipswich Bazaar
Plans to convert the vacant upper floors of the former Woolworths building into 60 flats are set to be approved by Ipswich Borough Council's planning and development committee on Wednesday, 05 February.
Second grocery store approved for Woodbridge Road as former Skoda site gets green light
Planning permission has been granted to convert the Skoda showroom on Woodbridge Road into a new grocery store.
Historic St Nicholas Church tower set for urgent repair works
Plans have been submitted to repair the falling masonry at one of Ipswich's oldest churches. Due to safety concerns, the tower of St Nicholas Church requires immediate strengthening work.
German Doner Kebab seeks 3am weekend licence
A kebab restaurant in Ipswich town centre has applied to extend its opening hours until 03:00 at weekends. The Westgate Street eatery, opened by reality TV star Joey Essex in 2018, currently closes at 23:00.
Plans submitted to turn former Ipswich police station into 15-bed HMO
A developer has submitted plans to convert a former police station in Museum Street into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) with 15 bedrooms, changing previously approved plans for apartments.
Former Tacket Street beauty salon to be converted into flat
Plans to transform the upper floor of a former Ipswich beauty salon into a two-bedroom flat have been approved. The development will maintain the ground floor as commercial space.
Former Gotelee office to become 12 new homes in Ipswich town centre
A former solicitors' office on Elm Street will be converted into 12 flats after Ipswich Borough Council approved development plans. The project adds to recent residential conversions in the area.
TRU7 Group set date for 'public exhibition' of controversial Fynn Valley quarry
Residents will have the chance to ask developers about plans for a proposed quarry in the Fynn Valley at a public exhibition in Westerfield next month.
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.
Planning refused for London Road HMO conversion
A retrospective application to convert a family home into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) on London Road has been rejected.
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