A railway town's housing stock
Much of central Eastleigh was built up quickly in the Victorian and Edwardian era to house railway workers, which means smaller terraced gardens are common closer to the centre, with more modern housing and bigger plots further out.
The borough's own council
Eastleigh Borough Council is based in the town itself and is the planning authority for Eastleigh and the wider borough, including Chandler's Ford, Hedge End, Bishopstoke and several of the surrounding villages.
Fitting a garden room to a terraced plot
A smaller Victorian-era garden benefits from a design that makes the most of limited width, and access through a narrow passage or the house itself is worth discussing with an installer before committing to a layout.
Frequently asked questions
Are Eastleigh's gardens generally smaller?+
Closer to the town centre, yes, given the Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Further out, plots tend to be larger.
Who covers planning for Eastleigh?+
Eastleigh Borough Council, which is based in the town, is the planning authority.
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.