URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1410

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The area of the Ipswich Art School directly between the Museum before the main building of the Art School is a section of building known as the SPILL area. This section of building is on the same listing as the main Museum building (Grade II).   The heating system for the Art School and SPILL area is an old gas boiler, single loop radiator system that is aged beyond repair and failing. The heating for the SPILL area needs to be upgraded so the EPC is compliant for the site to continue to be leased to the long-term tenant currently occupying this area.   Part of the heating upgrade will include upgrading the fabric of the site, namely the window, to allow for the most efficient heating solution to be actioned, reducing the cost of the heating utility for this area and carbon footprint in line with the Council green commitments.   Given the works required and the listed nature of the site, an architect is required to undertake the RIBA design stages of the works including the planning permission application, building control application and listed building consent application.

Content: The area of the Ipswich Art School directly between the Museum before the main building of the Art School is a section of building known as the SPILL area. This section of building is on the same listing as the main Museum building (Grade II).   The heating system for the Art School and SPILL area is an old gas boiler, single loop radiator system that is aged beyond repair and failing. The heating for the SPILL area needs to be upgraded so the EPC is compliant for the site to continue to be leased to the long-term tenant currently occupying this area.   Part of the heating upgrade will include upgrading the fabric of the site, namely the window, to allow for the most efficient heating solution to be actioned, reducing the cost of the heating utility for this area and carbon footprint in line with the Council green commitments.   Given the works required and the listed nature of the site, an architect is required to undertake the RIBA design stages of the works including the planning permission application, building control application and listed building consent application. To direct award the contract for the design works and relevant applications to Nicholas Jacobs Architects.   Reason: An Exemption to CSOs has been granted due to operational reasons. To undertake the RIBA design stages of the works including the planning permission application, building control application and listed building consent application.

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026