How long do planning decisions take near Highbury?

The average planning decision time near Highbury is 66 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 Highbury?

The planning approval rate near Highbury is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highbury?

The most common type of planning application near Highbury is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highbury?

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Highbury, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highbury, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Highbury are administered by Portsmouth City Council. View the full Portsmouth City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Highbury

Highbury is a vibrant area located in North London, within the London Borough of Islington. Known for its rich community spirit and residential appeal, it offers a mix of historical and contemporary architecture, making it an interesting site for various planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £279,586 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Portsmouth
Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North
LSOA: Portsmouth 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Highbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Highbury.

- 19 Hirst Road Portsmouth PO6 2NZ
Construction of single storey rear extension, extending 3.5m beyond the rear wall, with a height of 3m to the eaves and maximum height of 2.9m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Highbury in Hampshire

Property prices in Highbury show an average sale price of £279,586, 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 Highbury a particularly low-crime area.

Highbury 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 Highbury 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 Highbury

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Highbury. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Highbury.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Highbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Highbury were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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