One parish, two villages
Lower Farringdon and its larger neighbour Upper Farringdon together make up Farringdon civil parish, with the A32 running through both on its way between Alton and the coast.
Planning authority
East Hampshire District Council covers Farringdon parish for planning, and much of the parish sits on the eastern fringe of the South Downs National Park, so it's worth checking a specific address against the boundary.
Close to a chalk stream source
The parish sits close to a source of the River Wey, and gardens nearer that low-lying ground can face different drainage conditions to those on the higher land towards Upper Farringdon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower Farringdon the same as Upper Farringdon?+
No, they're two separate villages that share one civil parish, called Farringdon, connected by the A32.
Which council covers Lower Farringdon?+
East Hampshire District Council, though a property near the eastern boundary of the parish may fall within the South Downs National Park instead.
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.