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Planning in Old Portsmouth

Approved
87%
93 of 100 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Old Portsmouth

Postcode districts

PO5 84 applications in the last 12 monthsPO1 72 applications in the last 12 monthsPO4 75 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 Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth is a historic district within the city of Portsmouth, located in the southwest corner of Portsea Island. Originally laid out by Jean de Gisors in the medieval period, the area's roads largely retain their original configuration. Once synonymous with Portsmouth, the district was designated as Old Portsmouth following the Municipal Corporation Act of 1835, which expanded the city's boundaries to incorporate nearby settlements. This rich historical context makes it a notable area for planning applications, reflecting its unique heritage and urban layout.

The area around Old Portsmouth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Portsmouth 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Portsmouth, 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, 214 planning applications were submitted near Old Portsmouth. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (39), tree works (33), full planning applications (24). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Portsmouth?
In the last 24 months, 214 planning applications were submitted near Old Portsmouth. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Portsmouth?
The average planning decision time near Old Portsmouth is 71 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 Old Portsmouth?
The planning approval rate near Old Portsmouth is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Portsmouth?
The most common type of planning application near Old Portsmouth is discharge of conditions, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Portsmouth?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Portsmouth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.