Objections have been raised over plans to convert a former office into 11 self-contained dwellings.

Ipswich School submitted plans to the borough council last month to convert the Henley Road office into new houses.

Irvy House was last used as a child adolescent psychiatry office, in addition to several companies.

The plans have been met with concerns from residents in the nearby streets.

One said they were "astounded" that the building may be converted into flats, asking the question: "Where will the residents park as there are only five parking spaces belonging to Ipswich School."

Parking was one of the main concerns raised in the seven objections already submitted, stating that Irvy Street was already "very busy" with a large number of cars and children at drop off and pick up.

One said they visited the area regularly and so they know that parking is a serious issue.

Concerns were also raised about what the conversion would do to the local character and amenity.

One said: "The proposed conversion is excessive for the site and not in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

"It could also negatively impact the environment. The potential for increased noise, waste and pollution from such a high-density development is a major concern."

Many of the residents who have objected to the plans have said that the proposals could work if the number of homes proposed was lessened to either four or five, to be in keeping with the number of car parking spaces that would be available.

Ipswich Borough Council is to discuss the plans in due course.