Big Lunch 2019
1pm Sunday 2nd June on Little Common, opposite end of Khartoum Rd. Bring your picnic etc, and/or food to share. See you there!
Wildlife
We are hoping to get residents involved in a wildlife blog/report so anyone interested please contact us And no, it’s not all rats and seagulls! Perhaps you are wondering why this is under “conservation” – it seems to make sense
AGM 2018
This year’s AGM will be on Saturday 24 November at 7:00pm Highfield Church Centre, Highfield Lane American supper as usual (bring food/plates/cutlery. Wine & soft drinks provided) The agenda will be published nearer the date, please feel free to suggest
Character Appraisal and Management Plan
Documents Download the C.A.M.P. Please note: Some of the contact information and website links in the PDF are no longer viable. You may be able to get through to the conservation officer on Thursdays at 023 80832479 NB: Appendix 1
Big Lunch on the Little Common
Sunday 18 June 2017 at 12.30-2pm. Come and join us as part of the national Big Lunch day. Meet opposite the end of Khartoum Road. Bring your own food and drinks, seats, tables etc – and barbecues if raised off
Conservation
Oakmount Triangle Conservation Area The Conservation Subcommittee evolved from an informal group, which had come together in 2003 to investigate the possibility of getting Conservation Area status for the Oakmount Triangle. At a meeting of Southampton City Council’s Planning and
When do I need planning permission?
General guidelines regarding conservation status In any Conservation Area, special consideration is given to planning applications, and permission has to be obtained before a house can be demolished. Most older houses in the Oakmount Triangle also have Article 4 (2)
History & Historical Maps
The site: Highfield House The Oakmount Triangle was built in the early part of the twentieth century on the site of Highfield House and its triangular shaped grounds (The High Field – possibly Hay Field originally) which bordered to the south
John Smith
John Smith (1855-1926) was a controversial figure. Described as leading a quiet life and being connected with the Congregational Church on the Avenue, he was absorbed in his construction business. ‘By enterprise and keen business acumen’ he expanded his firm
Development
When John Smith and his associates bought the Highfield House Estate, it had been advertised as ‘offering to Building Societies, Syndicates, Speculators, and others a splendid chance of purchasing for immediate development, as the estate possesses, unquestionably, building features of