A different authority from its neighbours
Preston Candover falls within Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council rather than Winchester or East Hampshire, so planning applications and permitted development guidance here follow that council's own policies.
A large, quiet parish
The civil parish covers a wide spread of farmland around the village itself, including the hamlet of Moundsmere, giving many properties larger gardens set well back from the road.
Two churches, one in use
The village has two churches standing close together, though only one remains in regular use, a reminder that Preston Candover was once a larger settlement than it is today.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers Preston Candover?+
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, a different authority from Winchester City Council, which covers New Alresford itself.
Is Preston Candover in the South Downs National Park?+
No, it sits well north of the park boundary in the Candover Valley.
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.