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135 in the last 90 days37 in the last 303 in the last 1487% approveddecisions typically take 72 days

Source: Portsmouth City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 135 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth City Of Portsmouth PO1 3TX
Display of 1no internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no internally illuminated projecting sign to shopfront
PendingReceived 12 Oct 202626/01159/ADV
9 South Normandy Portsmouth PO1 2ES
Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/00176/HOU to substitute approved drawings with amended plans showing a reduced height extension incorporating a flat roof
PendingReceived 12 Oct 202626/01172/VOC
475 - 545 Hawthorn Crescent Portsmouth
Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 26/00737/FUL to substitute drawing no. 105611-LAW-ZZ-XX-DD-O-1100 Rev P02 with amended drawing showing enlarged balustrade panels on the south-eastern elevations for fire safety purposes
PendingReceived 12 Oct 202626/01166/VOC
33A High Street Portsmouth PO1 2LS
Display of black acrylic lettering to the shopfront and frosted vinyl window graphic
PendingReceived 9 Oct 202626/01156/ADV
25 First Avenue Portsmouth PO6 3JH
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the siting of a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse
PendingReceived 9 Oct 202626/01164/CPL

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Portsmouth City Council received?

Portsmouth City Council received 663 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does Portsmouth City Council take to decide applications?

Portsmouth City Council takes an average of 72 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 Portsmouth City Council?

Portsmouth City Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Portsmouth City Council?

Submit your representation to Portsmouth City 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 Portsmouth City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Portsmouth City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Portsmouth City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 431 appeals were lodged against Portsmouth City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 40% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Portsmouth City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Portsmouth City Council Planning Authority

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

Portsmouth City Council serves as the local authority for Portsmouth, located in Hampshire, England. With a history dating back to medieval times, the council has undergone various reforms and has operated as a unitary authority since 1997, combining the roles of both district and county council. This structure enables Portsmouth City Council to independently manage local planning applications and services without the oversight of Hampshire County Council. The council is currently led by Steve Pitt (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 16 May 2023. Natalie Brahma-Pearl serves as Chief Executive since 2023. The council comprises 42 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 26 towns and villages, including Portsmouth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Portsmouth City Council received 663 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (106), discharge of conditions (98), amendments (90). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

431 planning appeals were lodged against Portsmouth City Council decisions, of which 156 were allowed and 232 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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