Two villages in one parish
The original hamlet of Upham sits on higher ground around the church, the pond and the Brushmakers Arms pub, while Lower Upham lies a couple of kilometres to the south-west on the main road towards Bishop's Waltham, where the village hall and the Alma pub are found.
Mostly inside the National Park
Because much of Upham falls within the South Downs National Park, the South Downs National Park Authority rather than Winchester City Council is the planning authority for many properties here, so it's worth confirming which body covers a specific address.
A conservation area around the older centre
The older part of the village around the church and pond sits within a conservation area, which can affect what's allowed without formal planning permission for a garden building.
Frequently asked questions
Does the South Downs National Park Authority cover Upham?+
For much of the parish, yes, since Upham lies largely within the South Downs National Park, so the park authority rather than Winchester City Council often handles planning here.
Are Upham and Lower Upham the same place?+
They're part of the same parish but sit a couple of kilometres apart, with Upham on higher ground and Lower Upham on the road towards Bishop's Waltham.
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.