Some 2,000 homes are set to be built off Gulpher Road in Felixstowe as part of a new 'garden neighbourhood' Picture: PHIL MORLEY - Credit: Archant The first phase of a 2000 home development in Felixstowe has been given the go-ahead. East Suffolk Council's planning committee were asked to consider the initial 260 home development to be built on land at Gulpher Road and Candlet Road by developers Persimmon Homes as part of the North Felixstowe Garden Neighbourhood. As well as 2,000 homes, the “garden neighbourhood” will include a new £20million sports complex, community hub and 630-place primary school. Felixstowe Town Council had urged the initial plans be refused citing a number of concerns that had yet to be resolved including drainage and sewerage arrangements and disappointing housing design.