
A royal connection, and a very old church
In the fourteenth century, Edward the Third granted the manor of East Tytherley to his queen, Philippa, who is said to have moved her court here to escape an outbreak of plague in London. St Peter's Church, largely dating from the thirteenth century with a tower added at the end of the nineteenth, is the most prominent survivor of that older village.
Test Valley planning, a genuinely small village
East Tytherley falls under Test Valley Borough Council, the same authority that covers Romsey. It's a genuinely small village, and plots here tend to be more spacious than in the larger towns closer to Romsey, though narrow lanes are still worth flagging to an installer when arranging a visit.

Distinct from West Tytherley next door
East Tytherley shouldn't be confused with the separate village of West Tytherley nearby, which has its own distinct conservation area designation. It's worth being specific about which Tytherley a property is in when checking planning guidance, since the two villages are treated separately.
Frequently asked questions
Which council covers East Tytherley?+
Test Valley Borough Council, the same authority that covers Romsey and most of the surrounding villages.
Is East Tytherley the same as West Tytherley?+
No — they're separate villages with their own distinct history and planning treatment, so it's worth being clear about which one applies to your address.
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Useful local links
- Test Valley Borough Council — Planning Permission and Pre-Application Advice — The local planning authority for Romsey and most of the surrounding villages covered by this site.
- New Forest District Council — Planning Guidance for Householders — Covers Totton, Testwood and Calmore for planning purposes.
- Southampton City Council — Planning Permission — The separate unitary authority covering the city of Southampton.
- New Forest National Park Authority — Planning — The local planning authority for land within the New Forest National Park, including Copythorne and Newbridge.
- Planning Portal — Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development for garden buildings.
