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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Portland · updated daily · Somerset Council

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Planning in Portland

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portland in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Portland

Postcode districts

BA16 63 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Somerset Council

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About Portland

Portland is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Portland show an average sale price of £229,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portland 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 Portland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Portland has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portland 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 Portland, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Portland. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portland?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Portland. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portland?
The average planning decision time near Portland is 61 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 Portland?
The planning approval rate near Portland is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portland?
The most common type of planning application near Portland is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portland?
You can search and track planning applications near Portland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.