Stowmarket is the largest town within the district and the focus for future housing growth. We have commissioned reports to help it identify ways to ensure the town has adequate local facilities, a strong sense of community and employment opportunities in the future.

During September and October last year, Mid Suffolk District Council began a major review of the town and its neighbouring villages. The area was last reviewed in 2001, when the Civic Trust unveiled its Vision for Stowmarket, a report containing recommendations that have been used as a basis for many actions since.

Following a period of consultation, we have now completed the Stowmarket Masterplan. Part of this plan includes proposals to redevelop part of Ipswich Street, this includes redeveloping the area and providing larger shops to attract a range of independent and national retailers, improving public transport links and building high quality new town houses and apartments.

For more information about the proposals contact: David Benham, Regeneration Manager at Mid Suffolk District Council on 01449 724649.

Where are we up to?

The Masterplan is now finished.You can download the full Stowmarket Masterplan and the proposals to redevelop Ipswich Street below:

Stowmarket Masterplan - Part one (PDF,4390k)

Stowmarket Masterplan - Part two (PDF, 513k)

Ipswich Street proposals (PDF, 724k)

What happens next?

We have just produced an Independent Retailers Strategy for the town to help support and encourage local and family run businesses in Stowmarket. The Town Centre Promotions Group is putting together an Action Plan on events and initiatives to promote the development of the town centre.


This site will be updated regularly as the project progresses.

Have your say:

You can have your say on the Stowmarket Masterplan, and also the Ipswich Street proposals by clicking on the link below:

stowmarketblog.low-res.net