Portswood, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Portswood, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Portswood
Portswood is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward located to the north-north-east of Southampton city centre, bordered by Freemantle, Highfield, Swaythling, St. Denys, and Bevois Valley. This area is of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and diverse community, making it a potential hub for residential and commercial development.
Population: 14,831 · Area: 2.8 km²
District: City of Southampton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Southampton
- Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Test
- LSOA: Southampton 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Portswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Portswood.
- 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 Portswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Portswood.
- - 44 Arnold Road Southampton SO17 1TG
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Priory Avenue Southampton SO17 2LT
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 23/01565/FUL for flat roof and skylight on single storey front extension (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 116 St Denys Road Southampton SO17 2FQ
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 14 Kitchener Road Southampton SO17 3SG
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, Class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 209 Manor Farm Road Southampton SO18 1NY
Non-material amendment sought to planning permission ref 25/00671/FUL for flat roof to single storey extension and to omit first floor extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - St Michaels Court Priory Close Southampton
T1 - Sycamore Tree - at the rear of St Michaels court - Reduction of lateral limbs on the northern side of the tree only by 1m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-11-08
View full details - - Portswood House Portswood Road Southampton
Installation of 2 x externally illuminated signs fronting blocks A and B and externally illuminated entrance sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Southampton | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Itchen Business Park Kent Road Southampton SO17 2LJ
Installation of 2x non-illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 2 Stanley Road Southampton SO17 2LW
Erection of part two storey part first floor side and rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 29 Arnold Road Southampton SO17 1TF
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Southampton | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Portswood in Hampshire
Portswood is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward located to the north-north-east of Southampton city centre, bordered by Freemantle, Highfield, Swaythling, St. Denys, and Bevois Valley. This area is of interest for planning applications due to its strategic location and diverse community, making it a potential hub for residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,831. It sits within the City of Southampton district.
Portswood covers an area of approximately 2.8 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 Portswood show an average sale price of £310,002, 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 Portswood a particularly low-crime area.
Portswood has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ethelburt Avenue, Portswood Residents' Gardens, Cranbury Place, Itchen Valley, Uplands Estate. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Portswood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI, River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Itchen; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Portswood 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.
Planning Activity in Portswood
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Portswood. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Portswood.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Portswood were amendments (23), tree works (14), outline applications (8).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Swaythling planning applications
- Hampton Park planning applications
- St Denys planning applications
- Bitterne Park planning applications
- Highfield planning applications
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- Northam planning applications
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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.