A village next door to a market town
Waltham Chase sits right beside Bishop's Waltham but is administratively part of Shedfield parish rather than Bishop's Waltham's own, covering a compact area of housing to the south-east of the town.
Winchester City Council, via Shedfield parish
Because Waltham Chase falls within Shedfield civil parish, it's Winchester City Council that handles planning here, working alongside the parish council on any local development matters.
Close to Bishop's Waltham's amenities
Being right next to Bishop's Waltham, residents of Waltham Chase are close to the market town's shops and services even though the village itself sits in a separate parish for planning purposes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Waltham Chase part of Bishop's Waltham?+
No — despite sitting right beside it, Waltham Chase is administratively part of Shedfield parish, a separate civil parish to Bishop's Waltham's own.
Which council covers Waltham Chase?+
Winchester City Council, the same authority that covers Shedfield, Shirrell Heath and Bishop's Waltham.
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.