On the edge of the district
Bradley sits right at the southern edge of Basingstoke and Deane, closer in distance to Alton than to Basingstoke itself, which can catch people out when they assume it follows Hampshire's more familiar district boundaries.
Planning authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is the planning authority for Bradley, distinct from both Winchester City Council and East Hampshire District Council, which cover the villages closer to New Alresford.
A small, scattered village
With a modest population spread across the village and its surrounding lanes, most properties in Bradley have room for a garden room without the tight access constraints of a denser village centre.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers Bradley?+
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, a different authority from Winchester City Council or East Hampshire District Council.
Is Bradley closer to Alton or Basingstoke?+
Alton, despite Bradley sitting within the Basingstoke and Deane district rather than East Hampshire.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council — Planning — Planning authority for New Alresford and most of the surrounding villages, with guidance on whether a project needs planning permission.
- East Hampshire District Council — Permitted Development — Planning authority for Alton, Ropley, Medstead, Four Marks and the other East Hampshire villages this site covers.
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council — Planning — Planning authority for Brown Candover and the wider Candovers parish.
- Planning Portal — Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden rooms, sheds and other outbuildings.
- South Downs National Park Authority — Boundary checker and planning authority for any property within the South Downs National Park, relevant to villages towards the eastern and southern edge of this site's coverage.