The Overton Conservation Area was first designated in 1971 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in recognition of the village’s special architectural and historic interest. At that time the area designated related only to the medieval core of the village, located to the south of the River Test.
The Conservation Area boundary was extended in 1987 to encompass St Mary’s Church and Court Farm, the settlements of Southington to the south-west, and Quidhampton and Polhampton to the north-east. All are linked to Overton by the river, visually and historically.
This Appraisal of the Overton Conservation Area follows its review in 2003 by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and explains what its designation means for those who live and work in the area. This document was adopted as Supplementary Planning Guidance by the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane on 17 July 2003 and complements the policies of the Borough Local Plan (review).
