Garden Rooms in Old Alresford | Garden rooms New Alresford

Curved-roof garden room with full-height glazing among fruit trees in a village orchard garden — Illustrative image

An older village than its neighbour's name suggests

Old Alresford predates the newer, planned market town of New Alresford next door, and is known locally as the birthplace of the Mothers' Union, founded here by Mary Sumner, the rector's wife, in the nineteenth century.

Planning authority

Like its larger neighbour just across the river, Old Alresford falls under Winchester City Council for planning matters, so that's the authority to approach with any permitted development question.

Garden office with a wooden desk and bookshelves, its window looking out over rolling chalk downland — Illustrative image

Garden character close to the Alre

Gardens closer to the river can sit on damper ground than those further up the slope towards Bishop's Sutton, which is worth mentioning to an installer alongside any questions about drainage and the base a garden room will need.

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Alresford part of New Alresford?+

No, Old Alresford is a separate village and civil parish just north of New Alresford across the River Alre, with its own distinct, older character.

Which council covers Old Alresford?+

Winchester City Council, the same authority that covers New Alresford itself.

Nearby areas

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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.