A village with a Georgian mansion at its heart
St John the Evangelist is the parish church in Rownhams, while Rownhams House, a Georgian mansion, has since become a business park and wedding venue rather than a private residence.
Test Valley planning and the shared parish
Rownhams falls under Test Valley Borough Council rather than Southampton City Council, and its civil parish, Nursling and Rownhams, is shared with the neighbouring village a little further along the Test valley.
Close to Southampton, but outside it
Although Rownhams sits close enough to Southampton that many people think of it as part of the city, it actually lies just outside the Southampton boundary, to the north-west.
Living near the M27
With the M27 and its motorway services close by, some Rownhams plots back onto busier roads than others, so it's worth having an installer check noise and access before settling on a spot for a garden room.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rownhams part of Southampton?+
No, it sits just outside the city boundary, to the north-west, under Test Valley Borough Council rather than Southampton City Council.
What parish is Rownhams in?+
Nursling and Rownhams, a combined civil parish covering both villages.
Is there a conservation area in Rownhams?+
None has been confirmed, so it isn't a planning consideration for a garden room here.
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.