Search Southsea planning applications

42 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southsea · updated daily · Portsmouth City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 42 · received or decided in the last 90 days

3 Admirals Corner Victoria Road South Southsea PO5 2DPAwaiting decisionWithin Tree Preservation Order 47 - Lime (Tilia) (T22, T23, T24, T25, T26 & T27) Pollard to previous pruning pointsReceived 30 Oct 202626/01264/TPO
12 St Davids Road Southsea PO5 1QNAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for alterations to front boundary wallReceived 28 Oct 202626/01221/HOU
2 - 20 Warwick Crescent SouthseaAwaiting decisionReplacement of 10 entrance doors, PVCu panel system, 6 No. PVCu Spandrel Panels with a fire resisting blockwork cavity wall construction with external decorations.Received 26 Oct 202626/01034/FUL
22 - 40 (evens) Warwick Crescent SouthseaAwaiting decisionInstallation of replacement doors and windows; alterations to include removal of uPVC cladding and replace with brickReceived 26 Oct 202626/01033/FUL
22 Belmont Street Southsea PO5 1NDAwaiting decisionChange of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to purposes falling within dwellinghouse (Class C3) or house in multiple occupation (Class C4)Received 26 Oct 202626/01054/FUL

Planning in Southsea

Approved: 88%; 183 of 199 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around Southsea

Postcode districts

PO5 84 applications in the last 12 monthsPO1 71 applications in the last 12 monthsPO4 75 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Portsmouth City Council

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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. 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.

The area around Southsea has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southsea 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 http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southsea, 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, 366 planning applications were submitted near Southsea. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (60), amendments (60), discharge of conditions (59). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southsea?

In the last 24 months, 366 planning applications were submitted near Southsea. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Southsea?

The average planning decision time near Southsea is 79 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 Southsea?

The planning approval rate near Southsea is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southsea?

The most common type of planning application near Southsea is full planning applications, with 60 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southsea?

You can search and track planning applications near Southsea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.