A growing village with mixed housing
Fair Oak's housing ranges from older cottages and 1930s bungalows near the original parts of the village to substantial modern estates built as the village has expanded, so garden sizes vary considerably from street to street.
Eastleigh Borough Council, the same authority as Hedge End
Because Fair Oak sits inside the Borough of Eastleigh, the same permitted development rules that apply in Hedge End apply here too, without the extra step of checking a different council's local guidance.
One of the closer villages to Hedge End
Fair Oak sits only a few miles from Hedge End, making it straightforward territory for a local installer who already covers the Hedge End area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fair Oak in the same council area as Hedge End?+
Yes — both sit inside the Borough of Eastleigh, so the same planning rules apply in each.
What's the housing like in Fair Oak?+
A genuine mix — older cottages and 1930s bungalows sit alongside larger modern estates built as the village has grown, so garden size depends a lot on which part of Fair Oak you're in.
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.