Ipswich Wet Dock marina upgrade plans approved by council

Ipswich Waterfront <i>(Image: Lucy Taylor)</i>
Ipswich Waterfront (Image: Lucy Taylor)
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A planning application to improve facilities at Ipswich Wet Dock has been granted.

This decision was made by Ipswich Borough Council's Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday.

The plan, submitted by Associated British Ports (ABP), intends to upgrade the marina's amenities, including the installation of new pontoons and the construction of two welfare buildings.

Ipswich Waterfront (Image: Lucy Taylor)

The northern welfare facility, situated at Neptune Quay, will be revamped to offer a reduced footprint and height, as well as an access ramp and larger windows.

The building will be constructed using a galvanised steel frame and pre-coloured plastisol external sheets, with a cream-coloured render.

The southern welfare facility and foul water treatment plant will remain unchanged from the original planning application, approved in 2024.

The removal and replacement of pontoons will also proceed as planned.

The applicant has stated they would accept a condition that limits the planning life of the Northern Welfare building to 10 years from the commencement of its use/operation.

The Wet Dock, a historically significant part of Ipswich, has been used for marina provision since at least 2000 and currently offers 342 berths for various vessels.

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