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Construction of a mostly single storey building for the Suffolk Record Offices with a double height search room and two-storey administrative building. The proposals also include an education annexe with lecture hall, seminar rooms and learning centre; ancillary cafe, retail and exhibition space, and landscaping. Existing University facility building on the site to be demolished.

19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ

Application ApprovedReference: SCC/0174/17IPNMASuffolk County Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Non Material Amendment (Section 96)
Received
31 Jan 2020
Validated
20 Apr 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Application overview

Construction of a mostly single storey building for the Suffolk Record Offices with a double height search room and two-storey administrative building. The proposals also include an education annexe with lecture hall, seminar rooms and learning centre; ancillary cafe, retail and exhibition space, and landscaping. Existing University facility building on the site to be demolished.

Proposal details

Reference
SCC/0174/17IPNMA
Agent
Ms Annett Thompson

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Application location

19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ

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ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf ( kb)4 Feb 2020View
NMC1 Agent Letter2020-04-20 Ipswich The Hold NMC1 agentletter.pdf ( kb)24 Apr 2020View

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