Southsea, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southsea, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southsea 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 Southsea
Southsea, a vibrant seaside resort within Portsmouth on Portsea Island, is situated just 1.8 miles (2.8 km) south of the city’s inner centre. Known for its coastal attractions, Southsea offers a unique blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications in Hampshire.
Population: 18,514 (2001) · Elevation: 6m
District: City of Portsmouth
Website: http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Portsmouth
- Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth South
- LSOA: Portsmouth 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southsea.
- 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 Southsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
391 planning applications found near Southsea.
- 26/00545/TPO - 7 Nelson Road Southsea PO5 2AR
Within Tree Preservation Order 44, (T74) Purple leafed plum (Prunus cerasifera Nigra) to be felled
Status: Undecided | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-29 - 26/00530/DOC - 12 Victoria Road South Southsea PO5 2BZ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (Tamper Seals) and 5 (Water Calculations) of planning permission 23/01533/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-27 - 26/00521/FUL - Lower Flat 106 Victoria Road North Southsea PO5 1QE
Excavation at the rear to form lightwell to existing basement; providing natural light, ventilation, and access, to allow the space to become useable.
Status: Undecided | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 8 Outram Road Southsea
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as four residential apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 93 St Andrews Road Southsea PO5 1ES
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Eldon Building Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2DJ
Application to part discharge condition 14(i) (Piling Method Statement) of planning permission 25/00973/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Site Of Former St Johns College Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QW
Application to discharge condition 9 (Hard and Soft Landscaping)(Phase 2 details) of planning permission 23/01089/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Livingstone Road Southsea PO5 1RT
Within Tree Preservation Order 61, (T13) Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) reduce height by 3.5m and width by 2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 6A Wilberforce Road Southsea PO5 3DR
Construction of single garage with pitched roof to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Eldon Building Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2DJ
Application to discharge condition 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission 25/00973/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 92 Kings Road Southsea PO5 4DW
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Victoria Mews Stafford Road Southsea
Application for prior approval (Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A) for installation of 1no. new flagpole antenna, 1no. new cabinet and associated ancillary works thereto to rooftop following removal of exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 5 Campbell Road Southsea PO5 1RH
Within Tree Preservation Order 61, (T30) Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) crown reduction of 2-3m back to previous pruning points, removal of epicormic growth from drink and removal of dead wood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 62A Middle Street Southsea PO5 4BP
Application to discharge conditions 7 (Drainage) & 11 (Remediation Method Statement) of planning permission 25/00590/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 38 Margate Road Southsea PO5 1EZ
Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to 8 person/8 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 12 Victoria Road South Southsea PO5 2BZ
Application to discharge condition 3 (Cycle Storage) of planning permission 23/01533/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 4 Sussex Road Southsea PO5 3EX
Internal alterations including reconfiguration of walls; external alterations including construction of rear outbuilding following removal of existing garages; rebuild damaged front and rear boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Sussex Road Southsea PO5 3EX
Construction of rear outbuilding following removal of existing garages; rebuild damaged front and rear boundary walls, replacement rear garden gate and timber bin store; repair works to existing rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Site Of Former St Johns College Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QW
Application for non material amendment to planning permission 23/01089/FUL regarding St Catherines and Maurice Wing
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 128 St Andrews Road Southsea PO5 1EX
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Portsmouth | Date: 2026-02-06
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A brief summary of Southsea in Hampshire
Southsea, a vibrant seaside resort within Portsmouth on Portsea Island, is situated just 1.8 miles (2.8 km) south of the city’s inner centre. Known for its coastal attractions, Southsea offers a unique blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for planning applications in Hampshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 18,514 (2001 estimate). It sits within the City of Portsmouth district.
Southsea sits at an elevation of 6 metres above sea level. 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 Southsea show an average sale price of £298,169, 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 Southsea a particularly low-crime area.
Southsea has 15 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Sea Front, Southsea, Guildhall and Victoria Park, St David's Road, Southsea, Campbell Road, Southsea, Owen's Southsea, East Southsea, Portsea, Craneswater and Eastern Parade, Southsea, Castle Road, Mile End, Landport, King Street, Old Portsmouth, Stanley Street, Southsea, St Mary's Churchyard, Fratton, TheTerraces. 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 Southsea includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Southsea planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.visitportsmouth.co.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 Southsea
In the last 24 months, 452 planning applications were submitted near Southsea. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Southsea.
The average decision period of 81 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 Southsea were full planning applications (135), discharge of conditions (76), amendments (71). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 426 smaller schemes were submitted.
122 planning appeals were lodged, of which 38 were allowed and 81 were dismissed (32% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 104 applications
- Refused: 36 applications
- Withdrawn: 16 applications
- Awaiting decision: 296 applications
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