Ipswich Borough Council (IBC) has applied for permission to build a new 718-space multi-storey car park in Portman Road.
The plans are part of the wider scheme to build an aquatics centre on the existing car park behind the Cobbold Stand, which also allows the club space to rebuild the stadium’s oldest stand going forward.
The proposed car park development will have spaces for 718 vehicles, among them 36 Blue Badge spaces, 26 dedicated bays for electric vehicles, 14 for motorcycles plus cycle parking. The eight-storey car park itself will house 655 spaces with 63 spaces in an adjacent surface area.
Councillor Neil MacDonald, leader of Ipswich Borough Council, said: "This multi-storey car park is a vital first step in delivering the Portman Road Masterplan.
"By approving the revised design and budget, we’re enabling progress on key developments like the new aquatics centre, while ensuring long-stay parking is maintained for residents and visitors.”