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Portsmouth planning applications
832 applications. 88% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of April 2026, PlanIndex holds 832 planning applications from Portsmouth. 502 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Portsmouth takes a median of 56 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00496/FUL Awaiting decision
38 Manners Road Southsea PO4 0BB
Change of use from five bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4), to eight bedroom/eight person house in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis)
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26/00497/HOU Awaiting decision
46 Carmarthen Avenue Portsmouth PO6 2AQ
Construction of two storey rear extension (following removal of existing) and enlargement of front porch
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26/00494/DOC Awaiting decision
St Helens Pavilion Eastern Parade Southsea PO4 9RF
Application to discharge conditions 5 (Biodiversity) and 6 (Habitat Management) of planning permission 25/01042/FUL
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26/00500/PN Awaiting decision
20 Fratton Road Portsmouth PO1 5BX
Application for prior approval (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA) for change of use of from Class E to 1 no. flat on first floor
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26/00013/GPDC Awaiting decision
130 Falmouth Road Portsmouth PO6 4JT
Construction of single storey rear extension, extending 4.2m beyond the rear wall, with a height of 2.5m to the eaves and maximum height of 3.5m
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26/00484/CPE Awaiting decision
8 Outram Road Southsea
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as four residential apartments
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26/00482/CPE Awaiting decision
24 Guildford Road Portsmouth PO1 5HX
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00486/FUL Awaiting decision
135 Kirby Road Portsmouth PO2 0PX
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3), to seven bedroom/seven person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis)
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26/00485/CPL Granted
46 Carmarthen Avenue Portsmouth PO6 2AQ
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed single storey outbuilding
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26/00468/CPL Awaiting decision
2 Compton Road Portsmouth PO2 0SS
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed construction of dormer windows rear roofslopes
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26/00472/FUL Awaiting decision
16 Tottenham Road Portsmouth PO1 1QL
Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4), to 7 bedroom/ 7 person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
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26/00476/LBC Awaiting decision
116 - 118 Commercial Road Portsmouth PO1 1EP
Replacement of principal entrance door
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26/00475/FUL Awaiting decision
116 - 118 Commercial Road Portsmouth PO1 1EP
Replacement of principal entrance door
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26/00474/DOC Awaiting decision
99 Winter Road Southsea PO4 8DS
Application to discharge condition 4 (Acoustics) of planning permission 11/01011/FUL
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26/00467/DOC Awaiting decision
Hardstanding By Garages 1-7 Walford Road Portsmouth
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Drainage Strategy), 5 (Water Efficiency) and 7 (Arboriculture) of planning permission 24/00654/FUL
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26/00469/FUL Awaiting decision
21-22 Western Parade Southsea
Construction of rear extension at ground floor level to create one additional apartment, including relocation of refuse and cycle storage and provision of ground floor balconies and first floor terrace.
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26/00471/CPL Awaiting decision
10 Prinsted Crescent Portsmouth PO6 1NS
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed alterations to roof to include hip to gable buildup and construction of dormer windows to rear roofslopes
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26/00466/HOU Awaiting decision
39 Augustine Road Portsmouth PO6 1HZ
Construction of new roof with dormer windows to north and south roofslopes, new single storey extension to west elevation (following demolition of existing), extension of existing raised patio including installation of balustrading; construction of single storey outbuilding with carport (following removal of existing shed); installation of new boundary gates, wall and driveway. External alterations to include removal of pitched roof to existing south bay window.
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26/00447/CPL Awaiting decision
5 The Old Road Portsmouth PO6 2SP
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed alterations to roof to include hip to gable buildup, construction of flat-roof dormer windows to rear roofslopes and roof-lights to front roofslopes
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26/00463/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Lawson Road Southsea PO5 1SD
Change of use from house in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) to seven person/seven bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis)
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26/00452/ADV Awaiting decision
Bus Stop 0005 Adjacent 412 London Road Portsmouth
Display of double-sided internally illuminated digital display panel
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26/00460/FUL Awaiting decision
36 Kent Road Southsea PO5 3ES
Removal of dated PVC 1960s extension (circa. 8m2) to the rear of a Grade II listed Victorian building and replace with a timber verandah and door set, creating balcony space to the rear.
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26/00461/LBC Awaiting decision
36 Kent Road Southsea PO5 3ES
The proposal is to remove a dated PVC 1960s extension (circa. 8m2) to the rear of a Grade II listed Victorian building and replace with a timber verandah and door set, creating balcony space and improving the aesthetic from the rear of the property.
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26/00453/CPE Awaiting decision
9 Toronto Road Portsmouth PO2 7QB
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00450/HOU Awaiting decision
74 Northern Parade Portsmouth PO2 9LN
Construction of garage extension and installation of sliding gate
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26/00454/CPE Awaiting decision
164 St Augustine Road Southsea PO4 9AE
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00462/PN Awaiting decision
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North Eastern Road Portsmouth PO6 1UN
Installation of 324 roof-mounted solar PV panels to a total system size of 146 kWp
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26/00455/CPE Awaiting decision
84 Langley Road Portsmouth PO2 7PX
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00445/HOU Awaiting decision
8 Churchill Square Southsea PO4 9XL
Retrospective application for installation of glass door, window porch to front elevation and heat pump to rear elevation
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26/00444/CPE Awaiting decision
93 St Andrews Road Southsea PO5 1ES
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00443/FUL Awaiting decision
140B Lake Road Portsmouth PO1 4HH
Change of use of upper floor flat (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00439/FUL Awaiting decision
92 Gladys Avenue Portsmouth PO2 9BH
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00437/CPE Awaiting decision
20 Beecham Road Portsmouth PO1 5LY
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00438/CPE Awaiting decision
5 Renny Road Portsmouth PO1 5AZ
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00430/ADV Awaiting decision
250 - 252 Commercial Road Portsmouth PO1 1HH
Display of 3no. Internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign
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26/00432/NMA Granted
Former Nuffield Centre Car Park St Michael's Road Portsmouth PO1 2EE
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00841/FUL to seek approval of amended plans relating to external alterations
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26/00426/FUL Awaiting decision
50 Chetwynd Road Southsea PO4 0NB
Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to 8 person/8 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
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26/00424/FUL Awaiting decision
Recycling Point Morrisons Anchorage Road Portsmouth
Installation of EV charging zone with screen, substation, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works following removal of the existing recycling area
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26/00423/FUL Awaiting decision
7 Alexandra Road Portsmouth PO1 4HN
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3), to seven person/seven bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis)
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26/00422/DOC Awaiting decision
Eldon Building Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2DJ
Application to part discharge condition 14(i) (Piling Method Statement) of planning permission 25/00973/FUL
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26/00419/DOC Awaiting decision
180 Stride Avenue Portsmouth PO3 6HW
Application to discharge condition 5 (Landscape Plan) of planning permission 25/00228/FUL
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26/00427/FUL Awaiting decision
183 Laburnum Grove Portsmouth PO2 0HE
Alterations to roof to include hip to gable buildup, construction of dormer windows to rear rooflslopes and single storey rear extension
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26/00412/CPL Awaiting decision
27 Lindley Avenue Southsea PO4 9NT
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed construction of dormer to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope
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26/00411/FUL Awaiting decision
27 Guildhall Walk Portsmouth PO1 2RY
Sub-division of existing Class E building to provide two commercial units at ground floor level, retention of the first floor office, and the creation of 1no. self-contained residential dwelling (Class C3) at second floor level.
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26/00440/HOU Awaiting decision
13 Lower Farlington Road Portsmouth PO6 1JQ
Construction of flat roof single storey rear extension with roof lantern (following removal of existing) and raised stepped area
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26/00416/FUL Awaiting decision
12 Seagrove Road Portsmouth PO2 8AZ
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 7 person/7 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
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26/00410/DOC Awaiting decision
77 - 79 High Street Portsmouth PO6 3AZ
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Materials), 7 (Sound Insulation) and 10 (CEMP) of planning permission 21/01774/FUL
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26/00408/CPE Awaiting decision
52 Shearer Road Portsmouth PO1 5LP
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for existing use as house in multiple occupation (Class C4)
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26/00403/HOU Awaiting decision
5 Copper Beech Drive Portsmouth PO6 1AZ
Construction of two storey front extension (following removal of existing)
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26/00401/DOC Awaiting decision
1 Munster Road Portsmouth PO2 9BS
Application to discharge conditions 3 (Bicycle Storage), 4 (Waste Storage) and 5 (Water Efficiency) of planning permission 25/00680/FUL
Recent decisions
Data to April 2026
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26/00141/FUL Granted
9 Helena Road Southsea
Conversion from 3no. self-contained flats (Class C3) to single dwellinghouse (Class C3) including construction of single storey rear and side extension, relocation of garage and associated alterations
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26/00172/FUL Granted
Magma House Trafalgar Wharf Hamilton Road Portsmouth PO6 4PX
Alterations to boundary treatment to square off fence to West elevation
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26/00237/PACOU Refused
161 - 165 Highland Road Southsea PO4 9EY
Application for prior approval (Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA) for change of use of existing shop to 2no. flats
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26/00485/CPL Granted
46 Carmarthen Avenue Portsmouth PO6 2AQ
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed single storey outbuilding
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26/00136/VOC Refused
Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre 1 - 3 Palmerston Road Southsea PO5 3QQ
Application to vary condition 3 of planning permission 22/00120/FUL to extending Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre operating hours
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26/00229/TPO Granted
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
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25/01359/FUL Granted
14 Burlington Road Portsmouth PO2 0DP
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to 7-bed/7-person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
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25/01477/FUL Granted
7B Victoria Grove Southsea PO5 1NE
Installation of replacement windows
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26/00202/ADV Granted
Gunwharf Quays 63 Portsmouth PO1 3TA
Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs and vinyl door signs
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26/00228/LBC Granted
West Chapel Kingston Cemetery St Marys Road Portsmouth
Repairs to disused chapel, including roof slating, artificial lead flashing detailing, flat roofing, reconstruction of unstable flint and brick walls, replacement of defective timbers to roof and floor construction, replacement rainwater goods, repointing, stone repair and replacement, decorations, render, repairs and protection to parquet floor, replacement glass and lead light repairs, replacement window mesh, replacement defective ironmongery, replacement internal door, repairs to existing doors, and sundry other repairs.
Decision speed
12 months to April 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 265 53%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 154 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 83 17%
Planning agents in Portsmouth
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Applecore PDM Ltd 94% granted overall 52
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Thorns Young Ltd 90% granted overall 38
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Well Planned Ltd 100% granted overall 23
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Portsmouth City Council 100% granted overall 17
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Freeths LLP 85% granted overall 16
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CHRIS FLINT ASS LTD 86% granted overall 16
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Angus Tree Services Ltd 93% granted overall 11
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Vail Williams LLP 89% granted overall 10
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Portsmouth
- Central Southsea 58
- Charles Dickens 78
- Copnor 41
- Cosham 48
- Drayton & Farlington 112
- Eastney & Craneswater 50
- Fratton 34
- Hilsea 61
- Milton 50
- Nelson 38
- Paulsgrove 39
- St Jude 87
- St Thomas 105
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Portsmouth decide?
In the 12 months to April 2026, Portsmouth decided 502 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Portsmouth?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to April 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Portsmouth decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 502 decisions in the 12 months to April 2026 where both dates are published, 53% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Portsmouth?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to April 2026, with 124 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Portsmouth's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Portsmouth: 832 planning applications on record as of April 2026. Trailing 12 months: 502 decided, 88% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 832 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.