Hilsea planning approval rate
Hilsea ward in Portsmouth has a 89.3% approval rate based on 513 planning decisions. Portsmouth overall: 88.5%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.3%
ward approval rate
513
Decisions
458
Approved
55
Refused
88.5%
Portsmouth average
Hilsea is broadly in line with the Portsmouth average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Hilsea compares
Hilsea ward
89.3%
Portsmouth overall
88.5%
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Recent decisions in Hilsea
Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to 7 person/7 bedroom · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Construction of single storey rear extension following removal of existing conse · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Construction of single storey rear extension (following removal of existing) · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Alterations to roof to include hip to gable buildup and construction of dormer w · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the demolition of Hil · Tue 03 Feb 2026
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 9,214 decisions.