Portsmouth, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · City
Planning applications in Portsmouth are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a unique port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England, situated mainly on Portsea Island, making it the only city in the UK not primarily on the mainland. Located 22 miles southeast of Southampton and 74 miles southwest of London, Portsmouth boasts a population of approximately 208,100, making it the most densely populated city in the country. It is an integral part of the South Hampshire urban area, collaborating with neighbouring towns such as Gosport, Fareham, and Southampton, which may influence local planning applications and development projects.
Population: 248,440 (2016) · Area: 40.3 km²
District: City of Portsmouth
Website: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £279,586 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Portsmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North
- LSOA: Portsmouth 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portsmouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portsmouth.
- 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 Portsmouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Portsmouth.
- - 84 Langley Road Portsmouth PO2 7PX
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 9 Toronto Road Portsmouth PO2 7QB
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 20 Beecham Road Portsmouth PO1 5LY
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 52 Shearer Road Portsmouth PO1 5LP
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 46 Winchester Road Portsmouth PO2 7PT
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 41 New Road East Portsmouth PO2 7RR
Construction of single storey rear extension, extending 5m beyond the rear wall, with a height of 3m to the eaves and maximum height of 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 92 Chichester Road Portsmouth PO2 0AH
Construction of single storey rear extension, extending 6m beyond the rear wall, with a height of 3m to the eaves and maximum height of 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 55 Queens Road Portsmouth PO2 7LT
Alterations to fenestration and roof to include hip to gable buildup with construction of dormer window to rear roof slope, and raising roof height of existing single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Maisonette 147 New Road Portsmouth PO2 7QS
Application to discharge condition 3 of planning permission 25/00027/FUL (Land contamination (Membrane))
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 3 Langton Farm Gardens Inverness Road Portsmouth PO1 5QS
Construction of single storey rear extension, and removal of porch to allow the installation of access ramp and hand rails
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 126 Powerscourt Road Portsmouth PO2 7JP
Construction of single-storey extensions to front and rear elevations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 95 New Road Portsmouth PO2 7QN
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to purposes falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) and Class C4 (house in multiple occupation)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - 131 New Road Portsmouth PO2 7QS
Construction of single storey rear extension, extending 6m from the rear wall, with a maximum height of 3.3m and measuring 2.9m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 85 Powerscourt Road Portsmouth PO2 7JG
Installation of step lift to front elevation and alterations to boundary wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 138 Queens Road Portsmouth PO2 7NE
Construction of single storey rear extension extending 6m beyond the rear wall, with a maximum height of 3m and a height of 2.8m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Portsmouth in Hampshire
Portsmouth is a unique port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England, situated mainly on Portsea Island, making it the only city in the UK not primarily on the mainland. Located 22 miles southeast of Southampton and 74 miles southwest of London, Portsmouth boasts a population of approximately 208,100, making it the most densely populated city in the country. It is an integral part of the South Hampshire urban area, collaborating with neighbouring towns such as Gosport, Fareham, and Southampton, which may influence local planning applications and development projects. The City has a population of approximately 248,440 (2016 estimate). It sits within the City of Portsmouth district.
Portsmouth covers an area of approximately 40.3 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 Portsmouth show an average sale price of £279,586, 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 Portsmouth a particularly low-crime area.
Portsmouth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mile End, Landport, St Mary's Churchyard, Fratton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portsmouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/. 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 Portsmouth
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Portsmouth. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Portsmouth.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Portsmouth were full planning applications (11), amendments (11), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.