What percentage of planning applications does Southampton approve?

Southampton approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 1,007 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Southampton decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,007 planning decisions published by Southampton.

What is the refusal rate for Southampton planning applications?

Southampton refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

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Recent planning decisions in Southampton

Data last updated March 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

6 months ago

Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of exi

26/00138/PLDC · Bargate

Approved

6 months ago

Reduce the height of a group of leylandii trees at the rear of the garden at 5 G

26/00004/TCA · Portswood

Approved

6 months ago

Installation of 2 storage containers and replacement of boundary fence and gates

26/00073/FUL · Woolston

Approved

7 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 5.5 m, Max Height 4 m, Eav

26/00009/PAH · Bassett

Approved

7 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 4, Max Height 4 m, Eaves H

26/00013/PAH · Bitterne Park

Approved

7 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 3.50m, Max Height 3.80m, E

25/01569/PAH · Harefield

Approved

8 months ago

Erection of a single storey rear extension (Max Depth 4.23m, Max Height 3m, Eave

25/01431/PAH · Peartree

Approved

10 months ago

Erection of raised decking, privacy panels and steps into garden with associated

25/01206/FUL · Peartree

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 1,007 planning decisions made by Southampton from January 2020 to March 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Southampton planning approval rates page.

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