St Thomas planning approval rate
St Thomas ward in Portsmouth has a 88.6% approval rate based on 1,021 planning decisions. Portsmouth overall: 86.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.6%
ward approval rate
1,021
Decisions
905
Approved
116
Refused
86.5%
Portsmouth average
St Thomas sits slightly above the Portsmouth average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St Thomas compares
St Thomas ward
88.6%
Portsmouth overall
86.5%
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Recent decisions in St Thomas
Retrospective application for replacement of first floor windows · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Internal works to increase size of opening between kitchen and dining room by re · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Construction of additional storey; external alterations to include installation · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Replacement of windows to front elevation, alterations including partial removal · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Replacement of existing doors and windows · Thu 12 Feb 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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