A hamlet named after its pond
Fisher's Pond takes its name from the pond at its centre, close to Itchen Valley Country Park, and has kept a distinctly rural feel since the wider area was designated green belt back in the 1930s.
Winchester City Council, via Colden Common parish
As part of Colden Common civil parish, Fisher's Pond comes under Winchester City Council for planning matters, a different authority to Eastleigh Borough Council, which covers Hedge End and Fair Oak nearby.
Green belt surroundings
The green belt designation across this stretch of countryside has kept development limited for decades, which generally means larger, more open plots than the denser estates closer to Eastleigh.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fisher's Pond part of Colden Common?+
Yes — Fisher's Pond is a hamlet within the wider Colden Common civil parish, close to Itchen Valley Country Park.
Which council covers Fisher's Pond?+
Winchester City Council, since Fisher's Pond falls within the City of Winchester district rather than the Borough of Eastleigh.
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.