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House prices in Gosport Borough Council: average £240,696, +3.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Gosport Borough Council received?
Gosport Borough Council received 415 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 96%.
How long does Gosport Borough Council take to decide applications?
Gosport Borough Council takes an average of 54 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Gosport Borough Council?
Gosport Borough Council approves 96% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Gosport Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Gosport Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Gosport Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Gosport Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Gosport Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 63 appeals were lodged against Gosport Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Gosport Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Gosport Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Gosport Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Gosport Borough Council serves as the local authority for the borough of Gosport in Hampshire, England. Comprising 28 councillors representing 14 wards, the council has been under no overall control since a by-election in January 2026, with the Liberal Democrats currently holding half of the seats. The council operates from Gosport Town Hall, making it a key point of contact for those interested in planning applications in the area. The council is currently led by Peter Chegwyn (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 19 May 2022. Debbie Gore serves as Chief Executive since 2023. The council comprises 28 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 16 towns and villages, including Gosport. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Gosport Borough Council received 415 planning applications. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (132), tree works (64), listed building and heritage (20). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

63 planning appeals were lodged against Gosport Borough Council decisions, of which 17 were allowed and 43 were dismissed (28% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Gosport Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Gosport Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.