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Planning in Portsea

Approved
85%
41 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Portsea

Postcode districts

PO1 71 applications in the last 12 monthsPO5 82 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 Portsea

Portsea Island, a flat and low-lying natural island covering 24.5 square kilometres, is located just off the southern coast of Hampshire, England. It encompasses most of the city of Portsmouth, making it a key area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities within the region. It sits within the City of Portsmouth district.

Property prices in Portsea 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 Portsea 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 Portsea a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portsea 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 Portsea, 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, 112 planning applications were submitted near Portsea. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (22), amendments (11), outline applications (10). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portsea?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Portsea. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portsea?
The average planning decision time near Portsea is 67 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 Portsea?
The planning approval rate near Portsea is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portsea?
The most common type of planning application near Portsea is discharge of conditions, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portsea?
You can search and track planning applications near Portsea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.