A village built on boats and windmills
The Elephant Boatyard in Old Bursledon has a shipbuilding history stretching back centuries, reputedly building vessels for Henry VIII's fleet, and the working Bursledon Windmill still stands nearby. The Jolly Sailor pub became familiar to television viewers as a filming location for the BBC series Howards' Way.
Two conservation areas, one village
Eastleigh Borough Council handles planning in Bursledon, and the village carries two separate conservation area designations: one covering Old Bursledon, the other covering the Bursledon Windmill site.
Conservation status and a garden room
With two conservation areas in play, it's worth discussing with an installer early on whether a particular plot in Old Bursledon or near the Windmill falls inside either boundary, since that can change what's straightforward and what needs a closer look.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bursledon have a conservation area?+
Yes, in fact it has two: one covering Old Bursledon and a separate one covering the Bursledon Windmill site.
Which council covers planning in Bursledon?+
Eastleigh Borough Council is the planning authority for Bursledon.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council — Planning applications service for the Winchester district, covering Winchester itself along with Otterbourne, Colden Common, Fisher's Pond, Brambridge and Highbridge.
- Test Valley Borough Council — Planning applications service for Test Valley, covering Romsey, Chilworth, Ampfield and North Baddesley.
- Southampton City Council — Planning applications service for Southampton.
- Planning Portal — Independent, government-backed guidance on when a garden building needs planning permission and when it may fall under permitted development.