Part of the wider Hound parish
Butlocks Heath is grouped with Netley and Old Netley within the Hound civil parish, and while it sits inland from Netley's waterfront, it shares the same quieter, largely residential character rather than the more commercial feel of Hedge End's town centre.
Eastleigh Borough Council planning
As part of the Hound parish within the Borough of Eastleigh, Butlocks Heath is covered by Eastleigh Borough Council's planning rules — the same authority responsible for Hedge End itself — so the standard permitted development limits for garden rooms apply here too.
Typical residential plots
Housing in Butlocks Heath is generally residential streets rather than large rural plots, so garden sizes are broadly comparable to other suburban parts of the Hedge End area, with the specific plot deciding what size garden room is practical.
Frequently asked questions
Is Butlocks Heath the same as Netley?+
No, though the two are closely linked — both sit within the Hound civil parish, with Butlocks Heath inland of Netley's waterfront area, and both fall under Eastleigh Borough Council.
Does Butlocks Heath use the same planning rules as Hedge End?+
Yes — both fall within the Borough of Eastleigh, so the same permitted development limits for single-storey garden rooms apply in both places.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council – Do I Need Planning Permission — The planning authority covering Bishop's Waltham, Curbridge, Curdridge and Durley.
- Fareham Borough Council – Planning — The planning authority covering Swanwick, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury Green and Burridge.
- Southampton City Council – Planning — The unitary planning authority covering the city of Southampton.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings.