Community to have their say on heritage assets in Ipswich

Ipswich Borough Council’s planning department is in the process of updating its Local List and will be asking residents and stakeholders to get in touch to have their say on what local heritage assets should be considered.

Executive will next week be recommended to approve a two-stage consultation which will support the Council in updating its current Local List which was last amended in 2021.

The current Local List contains those buildings in Ipswich which aren’t listed nationally, but which local people value and love. The first stage of the consultation will ask the community to identify undesignated buildings and structures which have historic or townscape value and make a significant contribution to the character and appearance of the borough.

The aim of the list is to safeguard buildings, with their designation taken into account when planning applications are considered.

The second stage of the consultation will invite the public to have their say on the Draft Local List (Buildings of Townscape Interest SPD) following shortlisting by an internal panel.

Councillor Carole Jones, Ipswich Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning and Museums, says:

“The Local List is a fascinating document, and as part of the Council’s update we will be inviting the wider community to share their recommendations for buildings which are of architectural and historic interest or make a significant contribution to the character of Ipswich. We welcome any suggestions people have for additions to the List.

“The Local List helps the council protect local buildings that are key to the heritage of Ipswich and take them into account when we assess future developments and planning applications.”

Full papers for the Ipswich Borough Council Executive meeting on Tuesday 14 January 2025 at 6pm can be found online at: Agenda for Executive on Tuesday 14th January 2025, 6.00 pm | Democracy Online | Ipswich Borough Council

The current local list can be viewed at: www.ipswich.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/conservation-and-urban-design/local-list-buildings-townscape-interest