How long do planning decisions take near Baffins?

The average planning decision time near Baffins is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Baffins?

The planning approval rate near Baffins is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Baffins?

The most common type of planning application near Baffins is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Baffins?

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Baffins, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Baffins, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Baffins

Baffins is an administrative district situated on the eastern side of Portsea Island in Portsmouth, England. Characterized predominantly by 1930s housing, the area had a population of 15,121 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This demographic and architectural context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Portsmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth South
LSOA: Portsmouth 017D

Crime Statistics

405 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 182
anti-social-behaviour: 40
vehicle-crime: 38
shoplifting: 30
other-theft: 26
criminal-damage-arson: 21
public-order: 19
drugs: 14
burglary: 10
other-crime: 9
possession-of-weapons: 7
bicycle-theft: 5
robbery: 3
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Baffins.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baffins.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Baffins based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Baffins.

26/00516/HOU - 149 Hayling Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6DY
Construction of dormer windows to front roofslopes
Status: Undecided | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-29
- 45 Tangier Road Portsmouth PO3 6JQ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Bike Storage) and 4 (Waste Storage) of planning permission 25/00662/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 12 Ascot Road Portsmouth PO3 6EY
Construction of front and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-07-18
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- 55 Cedar Grove Portsmouth PO3 6HH
Construction of front and rear dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-06-18
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- 56 Highgrove Road Portsmouth PO3 6PR
Construction of single storey rear extension (after demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-03-26
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- 17 Stanley Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6PL
Retrospective application for construction double garage to rear with provision of 2no. off road parking spaces (following removal of existing garage)
Status: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2024-05-16
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- 89 Stanley Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6PL
Construction of single storey rear extension with raised decking and steps following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2024-05-15
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- 69 Stanley Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6PL
Application to seek approval of details reserved by condition 2 of planning permission 21/01395/PLAREG (screening) (resubmission of 22/01061/DOC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Baffins in Hampshire

The Baffins area recorded 405 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Baffins includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langstone Harbour SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chichester and Langstone Harbours; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chichester and Langstone Harbours. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Baffins

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Baffins. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Baffins.

The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Baffins were full planning applications (9), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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