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 “history” – don’t worry wildlife we hope
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
Download Character Appraisal & Management Plan 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
Historical Maps
Map Overlays (1658 – 2017) Maps from 1658, 1846, 1868, 1910, 1933, 2017. View the interactive overlays which show you how the area has changed and developed over the years, and see how much is left of Highfield house. Click
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
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 Rights of Way Panel,
When do I need planning permission?
Disclaimer: This is purely for unofficial guidance. None of what we can tell you can be taken in any way as permission or authority to carry out works. OTRA cannot be held liable for any work you may carry out
History
The Oakmount Triangle was built in the early part of the twentieth century on the site of Highfield House and its triangular shaped grounds which bordered to the south east with Westwood House, to the north east with Oakmount and to the west
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