In August 2025, the council moved to a new case management system, across Planning Development, Licensing and Environmental Health. This change involved moving 25 years worth of data from multiple systems into one new system and learning how to use the new system. 

Our officers have been working hard to continue working throughout the change, but there was a period of downtime, and we are still working through some of the backlog. As a result, our response times are longer than usual, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

The purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development.

Sustainable development is about positive growth – making economic, environmental and social progress for this and future generations.

Do I need planning permission?

You might need planning permission if you want to:

  • Build something new
  • Make a major change to your building, such as build an extension
  • Change the use of your building or land.

Some house/building extensions and changes of use do not require a specific planning application. This is called permitted development.

To find out more about planning permission and permitted development rights, please visit the following link.

Previous planning permission(s) for your property may have altered or removed your permitted development rights.

If you are in any doubt as to whether the permitted development rights for your property are intact, please get in contact with us using our pre-application advice service.

It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a listed building or protected trees without first getting permission from the council, even if you did not know the building was listed or the trees were protected.

Contact planning

For planning queries please call Customer Services on 023 9244 6019 or email planning.development@havant.gov.uk.

Appointments with a member of the Planning Team should be requested in advance of visiting the Plaza.