Planning applications
The most up to date Planning Application Fees are published on the Planning Portal website:
General Enquiries
- Please click below to access our interactive guidance on a range of projects which may need planning permission. You can also use this to view valid planning applications or submit a general enquiry. Please note that the button below will open in a new window.
Pre-application advice
The new pre-application charging schedule was implemented as of 1 April 2025.
- Please click below to pay for your pre-application planning advice. Please note that the button below will open in a new window.
Pay for your pre-application advice
We will endeavour to provide a written response within six weeks of your application being received.
We provide advice to help you improve your planning application, increasing the chance of your application being granted planning permission.
If applicants use the Ipswich Borough Council pre-application advice service, the Council will undertake certain internal and external consultations and report responses received to the applicant.
Please note many external consultees now charge for pre-application advice. This must be sought separately. This now includes the Local Highway Authority (Suffolk County Council).