Planning application
26/00173/ADV
The Mermaid 222 New Road Portsmouth PO2 7RW
Proposal
Display of 1no. externally illuminated hanging sign, 3no. externally illuminated fascia signs, 2no. non-illuminated fascia signs, 1no. amenity sign, 1no. internally illuminated menu board 3no. transom panels
As published by the council, reference 26/00173/ADV
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Portsmouth
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26 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Portsmouth for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About advertising applications
How this application type works
Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.
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