Portchester, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portchester, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Portchester
Portchester, located in the borough of Fareham, Hampshire, is a village situated 4 miles northwest of Portsmouth and approximately 18 miles east of Southampton, accessible via the A27 road. With a population of 17,789 recorded in the 2011 census, Portchester presents a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 17,789 (2011)
District: Fareham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £337,090 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fareham
- Parliamentary constituency: Fareham and Waterlooville
- LSOA: Fareham 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portchester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portchester.
- 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 Portchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Portchester.
- - Assheton Court Castle Street Portchester Fareham PO16 9PT
Post Mounted Sign Board For Construction Site
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 50 The Hillway Portchester Fareham PO16 8BL
Single Storey Flat Roof Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 31 The Downsway Portchester Fareham PO16 8NU
Single Storey Rear Wrap Around Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Jubilee Road Portchester Fareham PO16 9RQ
Single Storey Rear Extension. Loft Conversion To Include 'Hip To Gable' Roof Alteration, Rear And Front Dormers.
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 227 White Hart Lane Portchester Fareham PO16 9AT
Single Storey Rear Extension To Measure 4.32 Metres Deep, 3 Metres High, With An Eaves Height Of 3 Metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 32 The Downsway Portchester Fareham PO16 8PA
Non Material Amendment To Planning Application P/23/1181/Fp - (Single Storey Rear Extension) - Extension Reduced In Width And Existing Pitched Roof Over Rear Bay To Remain
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 23 Myrtle Avenue Portchester Fareham PO16 9JS
Retrospective Application For The Removal Of Planter And Hardstanding Installed On Frontage (Relief From Condition 2 Of P/22/1870/Fp)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 14 The Kingsway Portchester Fareham PO16 8NN
Raise Ridge Height With Revised Roof Design And Front Dormers To Form First Floor Accommodation And Two Storey Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 129 West Street Portchester Fareham PO16 9UE
Redevelopment Of Existing Bungalow Including Double Storey Side/ Single Storey Rear Extension, Front Canopy Porch, New Roof With Increase Ridge Height, Side And Rear Gable Ends, Front Dormer Windows A
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Assheton Court Castle Street Portchester Fareham PO16 9PT
Details Pursuant To Condition(S): 6 (Boundary Treatments), 8 (Electrical Substation), 17 (Water Efficiency Measures) & 18 (Nitrate Credits) Of P/23/1384/Vc (Variation Of Condition 2 Of Planning Permis
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Assheton Court Castle Street Portchester Fareham PO16 9PT
Non Material Amendment To Planning Permission P/22/1012/Fp - Installation Of Alternative Air Source Heat Pumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 51 The Hillway Portchester Fareham PO16 8BP
Single Storey Rear Extension, Detached Annex Within Rear Garden, Loft Conversion Including Side Gable, Front And Rear Dormers
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 12 Hill Road Portchester Fareham PO16 8LB
Retrospective Application For Construction Of Front Porch, Side Extension (Store), Increased Roof Height Of Rear Dormer (Approved Under P/22/0994/Fp), Introduction Of Window To Side Elevation Of Rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 83 The Crossway Portchester Fareham PO16 8PD
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension, Roof Alterations, Rear Dormer Window And Associated Works.
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-07-19
View full details - - 1 The Hillway Portchester Fareham PO16 8BN
Lawful Development Certificate For Outbuilding In Rear Garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 23A Newtown Portchester Fareham PO16 8BE
Certificate Of Lawfulness For The Establishment Of An Independent Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 130 White Hart Lane Portchester Fareham PO16 9BA
Detached Garage/Storage Building
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-05-17
View full details - - 26 The Fairway Portchester Fareham PO16 8NS
Erect A Rear Conservatory
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-02-22
View full details - - 16 Westlands Grove Portchester Fareham PO16 9AA
Single Storey Rear/Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 18 Marlborough Grove Portchester Fareham PO16 9RU
Single Storey Rear Extension Following Demolition Of Existing Conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Portchester in Hampshire
Portchester, located in the borough of Fareham, Hampshire, is a village situated 4 miles northwest of Portsmouth and approximately 18 miles east of Southampton, accessible via the A27 road. With a population of 17,789 recorded in the 2011 census, Portchester presents a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 17,789 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Fareham district.
Property prices in Portchester show an average sale price of £337,090, 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 Portchester a particularly low-crime area.
Portchester 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 Portchester includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portsdown SSSI, Portsmouth Harbour SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portchester 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.
Planning Activity in Portchester
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Portchester. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Portchester may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portchester were amendments (8), discharge of conditions (6), other applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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