A planned town, not an old village
Unlike most of the places on this list, Whiteley has no historic centre — it was planned as one of several growth sectors for South Hampshire, with housing built out through the 1980s and beyond alongside its retail park and business park.
Two councils, one place
Most of Whiteley's housing and its shopping centre come under Winchester City Council, while a smaller southern and western portion sits with Fareham Borough Council, so it's worth being clear about your exact street when asking which authority applies.
Newer housing, more predictable gardens
Because Whiteley's housing is largely modern, garden sizes tend to be more standardised than in the older towns nearby, which can make it more straightforward for an installer to judge what will fit without a site visit first.
Right on Hedge End's doorstep
At a little over three miles, Whiteley is one of the closest places on this list to Hedge End, just off the M27 corridor.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers my garden in Whiteley?+
It depends which part of Whiteley you're in — most of it sits with Winchester City Council, but a southern and western slice comes under Fareham Borough Council instead.
Is Whiteley an old village or a new development?+
It's a modern, planned community rather than a historic village, so it doesn't have the older housing stock or conservation area considerations found elsewhere on this list.
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.