The Environment Agency has withdrawn its objection against plans to alter Ipswich Waterfront, which it said pose "a danger".

Associated British Ports (ABP) submitted plans in July to remove 93 existing pontoons and replace them with 15 new ones at Neptune Marina. 

Additionally, ABP will also add a foul water treatment plant and two welfare buildings on either side of the marina - with toilets and showers for the users.

In August, the Environment Agency had placed objections to the plans believing there would be increased chances of flood and pollutants released, through the proposed changes. 

An ABP spokesperson said that they would be working with the government body to make adequate changes to their proposals. 

Now, the developers have made amendments to their plans and the Environment Agency has withdrawn their objections and added two conditions to the plans. 

"We have reviewed the documents as submitted and no longer have any objection to the proposed development as submitted if the following planning conditions are included," the agency wrote to Ipswich Borough Council.

The agency has added two conditions to the plans.The agency has added two conditions to the plans.  (Image: Shikhar Talwar) The agency says that if during the development contamination is found that has not been previously identified, then the work must be put on hold and a remediation strategy should be implemented. 

They also ask that any other development that is specified in the plans should not be done without going through Ipswich Borough Council first. 

The whole project is set to cost £2million and has seen 24 presentations made to the council by residents arguing the plans would damage the historic waterfront and reduce the number of boats. 

However, the Ipswich Society, who look to protect the historic parts of the town, said that their panel welcomed these plans as they would allow for a range of activities to take place on the waterfront.