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Planning in Hilsea

Approved
86%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hilsea in the last 24 months, from Portsmouth City Council's planning register.

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Around Hilsea

Postcode districts

PO2 76 applications in the last 12 monthsPO3 25 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Portsmouth City Council

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About Hilsea

Hilsea, located in the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, is a vibrant district known for its key sports and leisure facilities, including the Mountbatten Centre. The area is home to Trafalgar School and serves as the base for Portsmouth Rugby Football Club, as well as the training ground for Portsmouth Football Club. This combination of educational and recreational amenities makes Hilsea an important area for community planning and development.

Property prices in Hilsea show an average sale price of £279,586, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hilsea area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hilsea a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hilsea has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hilsea planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hilsea, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Hilsea. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hilsea?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Hilsea. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hilsea?
The average planning decision time near Hilsea is 45 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 Hilsea?
The planning approval rate near Hilsea is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hilsea?
The most common type of planning application near Hilsea is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hilsea?
You can search and track planning applications near Hilsea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.