Planning permission in Gosport

In the last 12 months, 93.9% of home project applications were approved in Gosport (66 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about seven weeks (median 49 days).

Across all application types, 97.0% of 1,035 applications decided since February 2023 were approved. Based on Gosport's public planning register. Data last updated: 4 May 2026.

1,179Total applications

1,035Decided

97.0%Approval rate (of decided)

1,004 Approved+31 Refused+23 Withdrawn+0 Pending+121 Outcome not determined=1,179 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	590	566	24	95.9%
Tree works in a conservation area	165	165	0	no refusals recorded
Protected tree works (TPO)	74	73	1	98.6%
Listed Building Consent	59	59	0	no refusals recorded
GDO Part 1	53	53	0	no refusals recorded
Advertisement Consent	37	36	1	97.3%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	28	27	1	96.4%
Other*	29	25	4	mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Listed Building Consent: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

GDO Part 1: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA) (8), Demolition (7), Prior approval (permitted development) (4), Reg 3 GBC (4), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (2), Outline Planning (2), GDO Part 24 (1), Prior Approval Solar Equip Non-dom prem (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	54	54	100.0%
Q4 2023	61	61	100.0%
Q1 2024	86	86	100.0%
Q2 2024	75	74	98.7%
Q3 2024	85	79	92.9%
Q4 2024	86	86	100.0%
Q1 2025	87	82	94.3%
Q2 2025	84	79	94.0%
Q3 2025	99	94	94.9%
Q4 2025	56	54	96.4%
Q1 2026	80	76	95.0%
Q2 2026	34	32	94.1%

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 40 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 93.2% in Bridgemary to 100.0% in Anglesey, a gap of 6.8 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Alverstoke	182	177	5	97.3%
Anglesey	180	180	0	100.0%
Lee West	118	112	6	94.9%
Harbourside And Town	83	79	4	95.2%
Bridgemary	73	68	5	93.2%
Forton	71	69	2	97.2%
Leesland And Newtown	67	65	2	97.0%
Hardway	61	61	0	100.0%
Brockhurst And Privett	45	42	3	93.3%
Peel Common	40	38	2	95.0%
Elson	40	39	1	97.5%
Rowner And Holbrook	35	35	0	100.0%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Gosport?

In the last 12 months, 93.9% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Gosport, based on 66 decided applications. Across all application types, 97.0% of 1,035 applications decided since February 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Gosport?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Gosport in the last 12 months was 49 days (about seven weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Gosport?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Gosport?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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