A young civil parish
Allbrook only became a civil parish in its own right after a community governance review carried out by Eastleigh Borough Council, having previously been managed as part of a larger surrounding area.
Close to, but not in, Winchester district
Allbrook sits within the Eastleigh borough, so it is Eastleigh's planning service that decides applications, even though the settlement borders Otterbourne, which itself falls within the City of Winchester district next door.
A compact, mixed settlement
Being a smaller place, Allbrook has a more mixed range of housing types packed into a compact area compared with some of the larger Eastleigh borough villages, so plot sizes vary noticeably from one road to the next.
Frequently asked questions
Is Allbrook part of Winchester district?+
No, Allbrook is within the Eastleigh borough, even though it sits right next to Otterbourne, which is in the City of Winchester district.
How long has Allbrook been its own parish?+
It became a separate civil parish following a community governance review by Eastleigh Borough Council, having previously been part of a wider area.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council – Do I need planning permission — Winchester City Council's guidance on when planning permission is required for householder projects, including outbuildings.
- Winchester City Council – Check if you are within the South Downs National Park — A tool to check whether a specific address falls within the South Downs National Park boundary, which changes the relevant planning authority.
- Winchester City Council – Building control — Winchester City Council's building control service, relevant to groundwork and services for larger garden buildings.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings, including height and coverage limits.
- South Downs National Park Authority – Planning applications — The planning authority for addresses that fall within the South Downs National Park boundary, including parts of the villages east of Winchester.
- Test Valley Borough Council – Planning permission and pre-application advice — The relevant planning authority for Stockbridge, which sits within the Test Valley district rather than Winchester.