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342 in the last 90 days93 in the last 3031 in the last 1488% approveddecisions typically take 35 days

Source: Southampton City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 360 · received or decided in the last 90 days

176 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DW
Prior Approval for the demolition of existing building
PendingDemolition Prior ApprovalReceived 21 Oct 202626/01188/DPA
10 Valentine Avenue Southampton SO19 0ER
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 6m, Max Height 3.5m, Eaves Height 3.5m)
PendingPrior Approval Large Household ExtensionReceived 21 Oct 202626/01170/PAH
Workshop rear of 307 Bursledon Road Southampton
Erection of a single-storey front extension, excavation of hard standing to make level with existing private roadway for access. Installation of 3 x power supply units, installation of solar panels, rainwater harvester, living green wall.
PendingFull ApplicationReceived 21 Oct 202626/01089/FUL
282 Butts Road Southampton SO19 1BT
Ash Tree - reduce and re-shape the tree by 2 to 3m metres and crown raise to 5.2m over the highway
PendingTree Preservation OrderReceived 20 Oct 202626/00240/TPO
Boldrewood Campus University of Southampton Burgess Road Southampton SO16 7QF
T143 Oak (Pin) - Crown lift to 4m. T182 Larch - Remove major dead wood. Cut tree pit. Weed. Mulch. T189 Larch - Remove major dead wood. Clear basal vegetation. Reinspect. T194 Wellingtonia - Completely clear basal vegetation. Treat ivy and brambles. Mulch. T209 Hazel (Common) - Crown reduce and reshape extended limbs over Oaklands Way by boundary. T210 Sycamore - Remove major deadwood. Sever Ivy at ground level and strip to 2m and remove section. Clear basal vegetation. Reinspect. T211 Abies (Silver Fir) - Sever Ivy at 2m from ground level and remove section. Clear vegetation. Remove major dead wood. T212 Cherry - Clear vegetation. Remove major dead wood. T213 Cypress (Lawson)- Sever Ivy at 2m from ground level and remove section. Clear vegetation. Remove major dead wood. T216 Cypress (Leyland) - 700 Crown lift to 4m. Remove major dead wood.
PendingTree Preservation OrderReceived 20 Oct 202626/00263/TPO

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Southampton City Council received?

Southampton City Council received 949 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Southampton City Council take to decide applications?

Southampton City Council takes an average of 35 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 Southampton City Council?

Southampton City Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Southampton 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 Southampton City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Southampton City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Southampton City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 568 appeals were lodged against Southampton City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

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

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Southampton City Council serves as the local authority for Southampton, located in Hampshire, England. Established in 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, thus functioning independently from Hampshire County Council. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council plays a crucial role in overseeing development and land use within the city. The council is currently led by Alex Winning (Labour), who has held the position since 16 July 2025. Jillian Kay serves as Chief Executive since April 2025. The council comprises 51 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 38 towns and villages, including Southampton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Southampton City Council received 949 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were tree works (84), amendments (84), outline applications (80). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

568 planning appeals were lodged against Southampton City Council decisions, of which 105 were allowed and 352 were dismissed (23% success rate).

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