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Award-winning developer Crest Nicholson has submitted a new planning application for Henley Gate, a significant new mixed-use development within the highly anticipated Ipswich Garden Suburb.

Henley Gate will occupy the northern neighbourhood, and is one of three communities proposed for the wider Ipswich Garden Suburb. Proposals have been submitted for 1,100 new homes and a 30-hectare country park to be enjoyed by residents across the area. The application also includes a new primary school and a local centre comprising community facilities and retail units.

In line with current national planning guidance for large scale urban extensions, development at the Ipswich Garden Suburb will be modelled on ‘garden suburb’ principles. This means generous provision of green space, a sustainable drainage system, and a wide range of local facilities.

Ipswich Garden Suburb in its entirety will cover 482 acres (195 hectares) including 252 acres (102 hectares) for housing, resulting in up to 3,500 new homes built in the area over a 20-year period.

Commenting today, Chris Tinker, Board Director and Chairman of Crest Strategic Projects said:

“We are very pleased to submit this planning application for Henley Gate, which comes following several months’ close work with Ipswich Borough Council and a public consultation exercise.”

“Crest Nicholson is committed to Ipswich Borough Council’s vision for a successful Garden Suburb and we hope Henley Gate will address the housing shortage and lack of community facilities in the wider Ipswich area, as well as creating new retail units to boost the local economy.”

A recent study by estate agents HouseSimple identified Ipswich as one of the most promising areas in the country for a boom in house value, based on its low house prices and current untapped potential.

The full details of the planning application will be published on the Ipswich Borough Council website.