Planning Information and Advice
Southampton has a strong vision for the development of the city and new developments are constantly being considered. Check the latest development news such as development sites planned in certain neighbourhoods. Information and advice is also available for residential planning.
What is Planning Permission? It covers what a building looks like, the impact it will have on the area and the rules are set and governed locally by the council’s development control team, national government guidelines and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
What do I need planning permission for? Information from Southampton City Council
View and comment on planning applications using Southampton City Council’s PublicAccess online system an on-line Internet service that allows you to view some details of planning applications being considered by the Council. Monitor the progress, submit comments, search a database and view details of many historic applications.
Planning Advice If you are submitting a planning application for the first time or need any help and advice guiding you through the planning process, please take some time to look through the various documents available from Southampton City Council.
Planning - Frequently Asked-Questions from Southampton City Council
Major planning applications from Southampton City Council
Planning Obligations (SPG) guidance produced by Southampton City Council about the 'section 106' contribution some planning requires.
Southampton City Council has a number of departments which can help with planning and development requirements, such as: Development Plan Documents,
Planning and Development Control and information on Planning Applications
Communities and local government planning advice from Communities and Local Government
Planning Aid engages communities in planning by providing free, independent and professional help, advice and support on planning issues to people and communities who cannot afford to hire a planning consultant. Complements the work of local authorities.
Communities and local government planning advice working to maximize the economic performance of all regions.
Commercial Property search from Invest-in-Southampton.