One of two Uphams
Upham parish is really split into two parts: Upham itself, centred on the church, and Lower Upham a little further south-west, gathered around the main road and its post office — each with a slightly different feel despite sharing one parish.
Winchester City Council, within the Owslebury and Curdridge ward
Lower Upham sits in the Owslebury and Curdridge ward of the City of Winchester, so it's Winchester City Council — not Eastleigh or Fareham — that decides planning applications here.
A rural setting with larger plots
Being a small, scattered rural village rather than a dense estate, Lower Upham tends to have more generous, less uniform garden plots than the built-up towns closer to Hedge End, though access along the B2177 and surrounding lanes is worth flagging to an installer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower Upham part of Upham village?+
It's part of the same Upham civil parish, but Lower Upham is its own distinct part of the village, gathered around the main road rather than the church.
Which council covers Lower Upham?+
Winchester City Council, within the Owslebury and Curdridge ward of the City of Winchester district.
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.