Site Of Former St Johns College Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QW Data via plota.co.uk

26/00464/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Construction of 10 buildings accommodating 34 dwellings, conversion of St Catherines to a single dwelling, conversion and alteration to Maurice Wing to accommodate 8 dwellings with Children's Day Nursery at Ground Floor and associated car parking and landscaping (Total 43 dwellings) Alternative proposals to Planning Permission . Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

13 Apr 2026

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Validated

11 May 2026

✓

Consultation

25 Jun 2026

Decision

Target date was 10 Aug 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 28 Oct 2026; it is now day 170.

The consultation period closed on 16 Jul 2026.

Documents 101

Statements & assessments 22

PDF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE - BNG & HMMP - AUGUST 2026 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 17 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, PORTSMOUTH - STATUTORY_BIODIVERSITY_METRIC - AUGUST 2026 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 17 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF RESPONSE TO ECOLOGY COMMENTS Correspondence · 4 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ECOLOGY TEAM Consultee Comment · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, PORTSMOUTH - STATUTORY_BIODIVERSITY_METRIC - JUNE 2026 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE - BNG & HMMP - JUNE 2026 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ST JOHN'S COLLEGE ECOLOGY RESPONCE 26_00464 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF AMENDED_FINAL_ST JOHN'S COLLEGE ECOLOGY TECHNICAL NOTE_JUNE 26 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ECOLOGY TEAM Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF D2608AIA ST JOHNS COLLEGE 3.4.26 Tree Survey · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SHADOW HABITATS REGULATION ASSESSMENT ST JOHN'S COLLEGE SHRA MAY 2026 Report · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SJC-VIABILITY-STATEMENT-REVISED-SCHEME PN Report · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, PORTSMOUTH - STATUTORY_BIODIVERSITY_METRIC - APRIL 2026[76] Biodiversity Survey & Report · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ITB18564-002 ST JOHN COLLEGE SOUTHSEA TRAVEL PLAN[48] Transport Assessment · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SJC ENERGY STATEMENT MAY 2026 Energy Statement · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TOWN HOUSE TECHNICAL NOTE SJC ITB18564-011 ST JOHNS COLLEGE, SOUTHSEA - TOWN HOUSE TECHNICAL NOTE[64] Energy Statement · 14 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - ADDENDUM-COMPRESSED Design & Access Statement · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 3035_260327_ST JOHNS COLLEGE_HERITAGE NOTE Heritage Statement · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 23-103-03A FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY-COMPRESSED Flood Risk Assessment · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF FINAL_ST JOHNS COLLEGE ECOLOGY TECHNICAL NOTE_APRIL 26 Biodiversity Survey & Report · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SJC PS APRIL 2026 Planning Statement · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ST. JOHNS COLLEGE - BNG HMMP - MARCH 2026 5_COMPRESSED Biodiversity Survey & Report · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 59

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM REDACTED Application Form · 15 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 13

PDF COASTAL PARTNERS Consultee Comment · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF 26.06.29_RESPONSE TO REFUSE COLLECTION Correspondence · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Consultee Comment · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF COASTAL PARTNERS Consultee Comment · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF NHS HAMPSHIRE ICB Consultee Comment · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF THE PORTSMOUTH SOCIETY Consultee Comment · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF REGULATORY SERVICES Consultee Comment · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗

PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Objection Comment · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

PDF CIL ESTIMATE TO CASE OFFICER Consultee Comment · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ACTIVE TRAVEL ENGLAND Consultee Comment · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SOUTHERN WATERS? Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SOUTHERN WATERS? Consultee Comment · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗

Associated applications 9

FullPending11 May 202626/00464/FULThis application
Construction of 10 buildings accommodating 34 dwellings, conversion of St Catherines to a single dwelling, conversion…
FullApproved25 Jun 2024council archive

Conditions 3, 4, 9, 12 discharged · 2 varied
- Show 7 more · 6 approved, 1 withdrawn
  - AmendmentApplication for non-material amendment to seek approval of revised Phasing Plan listed under…3 Jul 202626/00760/NMA
  - ConditionsApplication to seek approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Window and Door Details)…12 May 202626/00593/DOC
  - ConditionsApplication to discharge condition 9 (Hard and Soft Landscaping)(Phases 2, 3A and 5 details)23 Mar 202626/00363/DOC
  - AmendmentApplication for non material amendment regarding St Catherines and Maurice WingWithdrawn9 Feb 202626/00152/NMA
  - ConditionsApplication to discharge condition 3 (Materials)20 Oct 202525/01222/DOC
  - ConditionsApplication to seek approval of details reserved by condition 12 (Boundary Treatment)27 Aug 202525/00739/DOC
  - ConditionsApplication to seek partial approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Window and Door…17 Jul 202525/00817/DOC

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: The Castle (St Johns College Roman Catholic School)

List entry 1104313 · 19 m away · 7 more listed buildings within 150 m (7 Grade II)

Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.

Show the other 7 with distances

56 m35, Grove Road SouthGrade II
67 mMilford LodgeGrade II
85 mThe ShrubberyGrade II
90 m2, Nelson RoadGrade II
96 mLinholme, Part of St Johns College Roman Catholic SchoolGrade II
117 m11 and 13, Grove Road SouthGrade II
148 mDevonshire HouseGrade II

Historic England ↗

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Solent: Includes Chichester and Langstone Harbours SPA/Ramsar, Solent and Southampton Water SPA/Ramsar, Solent Maritime SAC, Portsmouth Harbour SPA/Ramsar

New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.

Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.

Owen's Southsea conservation area

Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.

The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.

In flood zones plus climate change

Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From the sea. Defences are not counted.

The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.

Flood map ↗

Also on the record

Inside the Portsmouth built-up area.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council: Portsmouth
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: PO5 3QW
Received: 13 Apr 2026
Validated: 11 May 2026
Ward: St Jude
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 10 Aug 2026
Decision level: Delegated
Applicant: Show
Agent: Luken Beck MDP Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 170, past the statutory target. 76% of changes of use in Portsmouth are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 27 Oct 2026.

target

predicted

Day 17079 days past the 91-day target

44%decided within 8 weeks

56%approved

21%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Portsmouth in the last twelve months, from validation. Portsmouth decision record →

Public comments

2comments received

2 objecting

421 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14830453
Planning Portal ref: PP-14830453
Neighbours: 28 May 2026
Consultation: 25 Jun 2026
Comments by: 16 Jul 2026
Site or press notice: 22 May 2026
Statutory expiry: 10 Aug 2026
Env. assessment: No

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved

Application to discharge condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 23/01089/FUL

25/01222/DOC 28 Nov 2025

2025 Approved

Application to seek partial approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (Window and Door…

25/00817/DOC 28 Nov 2025

2025 Approved

Application to seek approval of details reserved by condition 12 (Boundary Treatment) of…

25/00739/DOC 17 Oct 2025

2024 Approved

Application for non-material amendment to planning permission 23/01089/FUL in relation to…

24/01517/NMA 4 Jul 2025

2024

Application to seek approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Window and Door Design…

24/00938/DOC 2 Aug 2024

Within ~100m

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Retention of 2 non illuminated signs on boundary wall adjacent to car park entrance

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Retention of a pole with cctv camera to rear car park

25/01376/FUL 27 Feb 2026

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Wilton Lodge Queens Crescent Southsea PO5 3HD

Within Tree Preservation Order 19, (T62) London plane (Platanus × acerifolia) re-pollard…

25/00945/TPO 2 Oct 2025

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The Shrubbery 37 Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QS

Within Tree Preservation Order 38, (T1) Magnolia Grandiflora - height reduction of 1-2m b…

25/00943/TPO 2 Oct 2025

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White Cottage 2 Nelson Road Southsea PO5 2AR

External alterations including removal of a garage, to create off-street parking space, r…

25/00894/HOU 30 Jul 2025

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Wilton Lodge Queens Crescent Southsea PO5 3HD

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Installation of door to 'tower' on North elevation, internal alterations to facilitate ch…

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The Shrubbery 37 Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QS

Within Tree Preservation Order 38, (T4) Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis) - reduce crown by up t…

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23/01074/LBC 25 Jun 2024

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23/01255/TPO 30 Nov 2023

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The Shrubbery 37 Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QS

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23/00144/TPO 28 Mar 2023

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Construction of a single storey rear extension and two new chimneys. Rebuild existing bay…

22/00748/HOU 28 Feb 2023

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Construction of a part single part two storey extension to rear and side elevation

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Portsmouth

Planning Authority Score

3.1/10

Poor

#232 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Major dwellings

Portsmouth ranks #188 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Portsmouth decision statistics

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #196 of 296

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #207 of 296

60%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #188 of 296

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #217 of 296

61%

Minor dwellings approved

44 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

10 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

99 decided

613

Total decisions

85 refused in the year to March 2026

Site Of Former St Johns College Grove Road South Southsea PO5 3QW Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Application progress

Documents 101

Statements & assessments 22

Plans & drawings 59

Application forms 1

Consultation & comments 13

Other documents 6

Associated applications 9

Site constraints 5

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Important details

Decision outlook

Public comments

Consultation & key dates

Previous applications at this address

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