Live Data South East · England

Planning Applications in
Portsmouth

Portsmouth is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Portsmouth to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

Portsmouth Council is often written as PCC. The authority covers Portsmouth, Southsea and Cosham and the surrounding parishes.

update Last updated: 2 September 2026
verified_user Official council data
bolt Instant results
notifications_active Paid instant alerts
notifications_active

Search Portsmouth Planning Applications

Search any Portsmouth postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

Planning Application Types in Portsmouth

Based on 583 applications tracked between 2025-03-18 and 2026-08-27.

home

Full

151 applications

26% of all applications

home_work

Householder

101 applications

17% of all applications

verified

Certificate of Lawfulness

66 applications

11% of all applications

storefront

Change of Use

63 applications

11% of all applications

nature

Tree Works

36 applications

6% of all applications

description

Unknown

34 applications

6% of all applications

bar_chart Portsmouth Planning Statistics

583
Applications tracked
408
Unique locations
Full
Most common type
10
Application categories

Data period: 2025-03-18 to 2026-08-27 · Updated 2 September 2026

verified PlanWatch local data

What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Portsmouth

PlanWatch currently holds 583 Portsmouth planning records across 408 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-03-18 to 2026-08-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (151), Householder (101), Certificate of Lawfulness (66).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

Recent Planning Applications in Portsmouth

Latest applications submitted to Portsmouth council.

26/00990/FUL 2026-08-27

Change of use from House in Multiple Occupancy (Class C4), to seven person/seven bedroom House in Multiple Occupancy (Sui Generis)

12 Gladys Avenue Portsmouth PO2 9BE

Awaiting decision
26/00978/TPO 2026-08-26

Within Tree Preservation Order 61, (G2a) Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) re-pollard to previous pruning points; (G2b, G2c) 2x Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) re-pollard to previous pollard points; (G2d) Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) re-pollard to previous pollard points; (G2e) Purple Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) re-pollard to previous pruning points

Campbell Mansions Campbell Road Southsea

Awaiting decision
26/00979/FUL 2026-08-26

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's care home (Class C2)

55 Queens Road Portsmouth PO2 7LT

Awaiting decision
26/00977/TPO 2026-08-26

Within Tree Preservation Order 18, (T1) Common Lime (Tilia x europaea) crown raise to give 5-6m clearance from ground level, removing all epicormic growth from trunk, crown reduction of 2-3m back to previous pruning point and removal of all dead wood; (T37) English Oak (Quercus robur) crown raise to give 4-5m clearance from ground level, crown reduction of 2-3m back to previous pruning points and removal of all dead wood; (T38) Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) crown raise to give 4-5m clearance from ground level, 2-3m drop crotch reduction and removal of all dead wood; (T14) Paper bark birch (Betula papyrifera) 2m crown reduction, crown raise to give 4-5m clearance from ground level and removal of all dead wood; (T15) London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia) crown raise to give 5-6m clearance from ground level bringing limbs back, 4-5m lateral reduction back to previous pruning points and removal of all dead wood

36 Kent Road Southsea PO5 3ES

Awaiting decision
26/00981/TPO 2026-08-26

Within Tree Preservation Order 184, (T33) Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') to be felled

32 Siskin Road Southsea PO4 8UG

Awaiting decision
open_in_new

Official Planning Portal

View and search planning applications directly on the Portsmouth council website.

Visit Portsmouth planning portal →

Objecting to a Planning Application in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Portsmouth's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Portsmouth Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Portsmouth Planning

How do I check planning applications in Portsmouth? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Portsmouth. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Portsmouth? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Portsmouth, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Portsmouth council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Portsmouth? expand_more
Most planning applications in Portsmouth are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Portsmouth? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Portsmouth in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.
What planning applications don't need permission in Portsmouth? expand_more
Some developments in Portsmouth fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Portsmouth council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Portsmouth? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Portsmouth may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
Is PCC the same as Portsmouth Council? expand_more
Yes. PCC is the short form people use for Portsmouth Council, the local planning authority for the area. Searching a postcode on this page covers the same applications you would find on the Portsmouth planning portal.
Does Portsmouth Council cover Portsmouth? expand_more
Yes. Portsmouth Council is the local planning authority for Portsmouth, Southsea and Cosham and the surrounding area. Enter any postcode in those towns on this page to see recent planning applications nearby.
Free — no card needed

Save a Portsmouth postcode to your free PlanWatch account

Free accounts save one postcode in Portsmouth so it is ready whenever you want to check what has been applied for nearby. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

Free: search plus one saved postcode. We never sell your details, and you can remove your postcode at any time.

Read the planning guides →

Nearby Councils in South East

Explore planning applications in other South East councils.

Planning Guides for Portsmouth Residents

Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

Specialist Topics

Common Planning Situations

Data Sources

For local trades

The biggest jobs in Portsmouth are announced weeks before anyone is hired

A conservatory, an extension, a re-roof — it starts life on this page as a planning application, weeks before the homeowner picks a firm. PlanWatch reads every application and turns them into a monthly, addressed lead list for exactly one firm per trade per area.

Claim Portsmouth for your trade →

£149/month · exclusive per trade, per area · delivered as an addressed mailing list, refreshed monthly