Portsmouth Local Plan

Work is under way on a new Portsmouth Local Plan, which will seek to deliver the Imagine Portsmouth 2040 Vision:

In 2040 Portsmouth will be an island city with an incredible waterfront, a rich cultural heritage and a strong maritime history. With a naval base, international port and strong local links across the south, we are the centre of culture and enterprise for our area. In 2040 we are very proud of Portsmouth, how we behave towards each other and how it feels to live here.

The timetable for the Local Plan will be set out in a new Local Development Scheme. The Statement of Community Involvement explains how the council consults on planning policy documents and planning applications.

An update of the timetable for the Local Plan and the Statement of Community Involvement will be considered by councillors in June 2023.

View all supporting documents on the new local plan evidence page .

The council consulted on a draft Local Plan under Regulation 18 in Autumn 2021.   A progression update was submitted in March 2022 along with a consultation summary report.

2019

A consultation document on the future of the Tipner Strategic Development Area was published in 2019. This  document set out the issues and possible options for the regeneration of Tipner and Horsea Island, which included the reclamation of land from Portsmouth Harbour.

Tipner and Horsea Island summary of responses

A summary of the evidence work prepared for the new Local Plan was also produced along with a wide range of evidence studies for comment.

Local Plan Evidence Base Update Consultation Document (2019)

Local Plan Evidence Base Update Consultation Responses Summary (2019)

2017

An Issues & Options consultation was run. This set out the council’s understanding of the key planning issues for the future of the city and options for how to address them.

Portsmouth Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation (2017)

Portsmouth Local Plan summary of responses (2017)

The planning policy framework for Portsmouth is currently provided by:

• The Portsmouth Plan* (The Portsmouth Core Strategy) (adopted 2012);
• Milton Neighbourhood Plan (adopted July 2022)
• Somerstown and North Southsea Area Action Plan* (adopted 2012);
• Southsea Town Centre Area Action Plan* (adopted 2007);
• A number of saved policies from the Portsmouth City Local Plan* (2006); and
• Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan (adopted 2013)

* The Portsmouth Local Plan will replace these documents on adoption

For any further comments or questions on the Local Plan, or you wish to be added to our list of contacts to be kept informed of future progress on the Local Plan, contact us:

• email policyconsultations@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
• write to us at:

Planning Policy,
Portsmouth City Council,
Civic Offices, Guildhall Square,
Portsmouth, PO1 2AU

Please note we are currently updating our database of people who are interested in the Local Plan.  If you are already on our database you will be receiving an email or a letter in the post asking whether you would like to remain on our database and what Planning Policy documents you would like to be consulted on.  Please see our Privacy Notice for Planning Policy Consultations.