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Planning in Portsea Island

Approved
87%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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Around Portsea Island

Postcode districts

PO2 78 applications in the last 12 monthsPO1 71 applications in the last 12 monthsPO3 25 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 Island

Portsea Island, covering 24.5 square kilometres, is a flat and low-lying natural island located just off the southern coast of Hampshire, England. It encompasses most of the city of Portsmouth, making it an important area for planning applications related to urban development and infrastructure projects. It sits within the Portsmouth district.

Portsea Island covers an area of approximately 24.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Portsea Island show an average sale price of £279,586, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portsea Island 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 Island, 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, 77 planning applications were submitted near Portsea Island. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were amendments (11), outline applications (8), full planning applications (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Portsea Island?
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Portsea Island. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Portsea Island?
The average planning decision time near Portsea Island is 83 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 Island?
The planning approval rate near Portsea Island is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Portsea Island?
The most common type of planning application near Portsea Island is amendment applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Portsea Island?
You can search and track planning applications near Portsea Island on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.