Haslar Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) Dolphin Way Gosport Hampshire PO12 2AW Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the expansion of Haslar IRC comprising the development of new accommodation blocks and ancillary supporting accommodation, the conversion and expansion of existing site infrastructure including internal roads, demolition of existing structures, minor amendment to coastal path to accommodate the creation of additional car parking, landscaping and associated site infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jul 2026
Consultation
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 31 Jul 2026.

Comment on this application ↗
Gosport
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#19 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gosport is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 296. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gosport decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #38 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #32 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #66 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #54 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
18 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
13 decided
226
Total decisions
13 refused in the year to March 2026