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Planning in Portsmouth

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

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

Decided by Portsmouth City CouncilCouncil page

Around Portsmouth

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 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. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portsmouth 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/.

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