PO16 planning approval rate
The PO16 postcode area falls under Fareham council, which has a 99.1% planning approval rate based on 2,490 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
99.1%
Fareham approval rate
What this means for PO16
If you're planning a project in the PO16 area, your application will be decided by Fareham council. Based on historical data, around 0.9% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Fareham
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 2,490 decisions.
Fareham approval by application type
Trees
98.8%
Full
99.5%
Other
99.8%
Certificate of Lawfulness
98.6%
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100.0%
Discharge of Conditions
100.0%
Prior Approval
72.2%
Change of Use
100.0%