Article 4 directions in Ipswich
These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.
- Article 4 Direction for Small HMOsCheck with the council2024
- Marlborough Road Conservation Area Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council2015
- The Walk Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council2004
- The Walk/Thoroughfare Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council2004
- Central Conservation Area Article 4 Direction (1-51 Bolton Lane)Check with the council2004
- Christchurch Street/Westerfield Road Conservation Area Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council2000
- Anglesea Road/Norwich Road Conservation Area Article 4 DirectionCheck with the council1998
From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Ipswich Borough Council.
Conservation areas
Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.
What you can build in Ipswich
The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.
Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Ipswich Borough Council
Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.
Ipswich Borough Council website ↗Nearby councils