How long do planning decisions take near Port Solent?

The average planning decision time near Port Solent is 73 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 Port Solent?

The planning approval rate near Port Solent is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Port Solent?

The most common type of planning application near Port Solent is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Port Solent?

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Port Solent, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Port Solent, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

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About Port Solent

Port Solent, situated in the Paulsgrove suburb of Portsmouth, Hampshire, is a vibrant housing and leisure development that features a marina, residential areas, and a variety of shopping and leisure facilities. This mixed-use community offers a blend of waterfront living and recreational options, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

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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 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Port Solent based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Port Solent.

26/00441/PA - Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue Portsmouth PO6 4QP
Application to for prior approval (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J) for installation of solar panels on the school roofs
Status: Undecided | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-22
- 140 Southampton Road Portsmouth
Outline application for proposed construction of 9no. dwellings (principles of layout and scale to be considered)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 90 Bryher Island Portsmouth PO6 4UF
Retention of single storey extension to rear elevation infilling extension under existing balcony
Status: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Port Solent in Hampshire

Property prices in Port Solent 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 Port Solent a particularly low-crime area.

Port Solent has one conservation area within its boundaries: Portchester. 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 Port Solent includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portsdown SSSI, Portsmouth Harbour SSSI; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Portsmouth Harbour; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Port Solent

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Port Solent. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Port Solent.

The average decision period of 73 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 Port Solent were outline applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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