Moved from Winchester's district to Eastleigh's
Botley was originally part of the Winchester Rural District, but local government changes in the 1970s transferred it, along with Bursledon, Fair Oak, Hamble, Hedge End, Hound and West End, into the newly formed Eastleigh borough, where it has remained.
Eastleigh's planning service today
That means applications for a Botley property go to Eastleigh's own planning service rather than Winchester's, despite the village's older ties to the Winchester area.
A historic village centre
The older part of Botley retains a village square and a number of period buildings, and properties in this core area may be listed or sit within a conservation area, which is worth checking before assuming permitted development applies.
Frequently asked questions
Was Botley always part of the Eastleigh borough?+
No, it was originally part of the Winchester Rural District before local government reorganisation moved it into Eastleigh borough.
Which council handles planning in Botley today?+
Eastleigh Borough Council covers Botley now, rather than Winchester City Council.
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.