Search Portswood planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Portswood · updated daily · Southampton City Council
- 45 Belmont Road Southampton SO17 2GDAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 6.4m, Max Height 3.5m, Eaves Height 3.50m)Received 2 Nov 202626/01257/PAH
- 46 Manor Farm Road Southampton SO18 1NQAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing workshop and erection of a three-storey dwelling (3-bedroom)Received 23 Oct 202626/01122/FUL
- 66 Ash Tree Road SouthamptonAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to planning permission 12/01273/FUL to amend the approved external details including rainwater goods, cladding finishes and omission of chimneysReceived 23 Oct 202626/01161/NMA
- 12 Hillside Avenue Southampton SO18 1JYAwaiting decisionApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 4(Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure detailed plan) of permission 22/01708/FUL for erection of an outbuilding to front for storage, with parking area above and associated excavation worksReceived 22 Oct 202626/01222/DIS
- 10 The Broadway Portswood Road Southampton SO17 2WEAwaiting decisionPrior approval for mixed use of premises as ground floor opticians and first floor, single self-contained flat.Received 22 Oct 202626/01217/PA56
Planning in Portswood
- Approved
- 91%
- 48 of 52 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Portswood in the last 24 months, from Southampton City Council's planning register.
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Around Portswood
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SO17 119 applications in the last 12 monthsSO18 95 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Southampton City Council
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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. 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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Portswood 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 Portswood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Portswood has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Portswood, 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, 126 planning applications were submitted near Portswood. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
The most common types were amendments (27), tree works (15), outline applications (9).