How long do planning decisions take near Copnor?

The average planning decision time near Copnor is 60 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 Copnor?

The planning approval rate near Copnor is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Copnor?

The most common type of planning application near Copnor is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Copnor?

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Copnor, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Copnor, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Copnor

Copnor is a vibrant area of Portsmouth, situated on the eastern side of Portsea Island. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 13,608. Notably, Copnor, recorded as Copenore in the Domesday Book, is one of the historic villages on the island, making it a site of interest for planning applications and development projects in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £276,582 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Portsmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North
LSOA: Portsmouth 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Copnor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Copnor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Copnor.

- 17 Redcar Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6LE
Alterations to roof to include hip to gable buildup with construction of dormer windows to front and rear roofslopes and retention of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Moneyfields Sports Ground Moneyfield Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6LA
Application to remove condition 13 (Overnight Parking) of planning permission 18/00057/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Dundas Spur Dundas Lane Portsmouth PO3 5NY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the demolition of workshop, office building, lean-to and 2no. freestanding non-boundary walls.
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 17 Redcar Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6LE
Alterations to roof including hip to gable end and dormers to front and rear roofslopes
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-04-17
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- 31 Redcar Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6LE
Construction of single storey rear extension (following removal of existing) and installation of raised decking to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Copnor in Hampshire

Property prices in Copnor show an average sale price of £276,582, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Copnor a particularly low-crime area.

Copnor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hilsea Lines. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Copnor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Langstone Harbour SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, 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 Copnor

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Copnor. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Copnor.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Copnor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Copnor were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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