A village built on a former farm
Knowle grew up on land that was Knowle Farm until the mid-nineteenth century, and unlike most of Hampshire's older villages it has no historic church of its own, giving it a noticeably more modern feel than its neighbour Wickham.
Winchester City Council, through Wickham and Knowle parish
Knowle shares the Wickham and Knowle civil parish with its larger neighbour, and both fall under Winchester City Council for planning, a different authority to Eastleigh or Fareham next door.
Riverside position above the Meon
Knowle sits above the River Meon on its western bank, which can influence ground conditions for properties closest to the river compared with those further up the slope.
Frequently asked questions
Is Knowle the same as Wickham?+
No — Knowle is a separate, mostly modern village that shares the Wickham and Knowle civil parish with its older neighbour.
Which council covers Knowle?+
Winchester City Council, the same authority that covers Wickham, Shedfield and the rest of this part of the Meon valley.
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.