A brick-making town that grew fast from the 1960s
Fareham was historically known for brick manufacturing, with Fareham brick used in buildings as prominent as the Royal Albert Hall, before major residential expansion from the 1960s onward turned it into the town it is today. That growth means a wide spread of housing ages sit within the borough, from older cores to substantial post-war and later estates.
Fareham Borough Council's own planning service
As the borough's main town, Fareham is covered directly by Fareham Borough Council, the same authority responsible for a number of villages further south toward the Hamble, including Sarisbury Green, Swanwick and Park Gate.
Between two cities, on two rail lines
Fareham's position between Southampton and Portsmouth, served by the West Coastway line and close to the M27, makes it a genuine crossroads town rather than a satellite of either city, which is worth bearing in mind when an installer describes their coverage area, since some cover Fareham as part of a Southampton patch and others as part of a Portsmouth one.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Fareham town itself, or just the villages around it?+
Fareham town is covered directly, alongside the surrounding villages within the borough.
Does Fareham's mix of old and new housing affect roof cleaning?+
It can — older roofs may need a gentler approach, so it's worth telling the installer roughly how old your roof is when you get in touch.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Southampton City Council – Planning & Building Control — Local planning authority for properties within Southampton itself.
- Fareham Borough Council – Planning Services — Local planning authority covering Stubbington, Sarisbury Green, Swanwick, Sarisbury, Burridge, Park Gate and Lower Swanwick.
- Winchester City Council – Planning — Local planning authority covering Bishop's Waltham.
- GOV.UK – Planning Permission: When You Need It — Government guidance on when planning permission is required for building work in England and Wales.
- Health and Safety Executive – Working at Height — Official guidance on working safely at height, relevant to any roof access.