Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01166/DIS Awaiting decision

  Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 2 (Phasing for Demolition of Connaught Halls of Residence), 15 (Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure), 21 (Archaeological damage-assessment), 27 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 28 (BREEAM Standards) and 32 (Sustainable Drainage) of planning permission ref 26/00361/FUL for redevelopment of the site.

  Submitted 9 Oct 2026
• 26/00361/FUL Granted

  Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of existing buildings on the site of Connaught Halls of Residence and construction of 5 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 6 storeys comprising up to 89 student cluster flats (up to 816 bedspaces) with associated communal space, hard and soft landscaping and two new electricity substations. Alterations to South Stoneham House including a new ramped access to the eastern elevation of the building, to facilitate the creation of 16 studios with ancillary uses to the ground floor. Construction of 4 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 5 storeys comprising up to 35 student cluster flats (up to 276 bedspaces), hard and soft landscaping and relocation of the bus stop on to the grounds of South Stoneham House. (submitted in associated with application 26/00438/LBC).

  Decided 6 Oct 2026 Full applications

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Southampton

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 6 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

• 26/00361/FUL Granted

  Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of existing buildings on the site of Connaught Halls of Residence and construction of 5 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 6 storeys comprising up to 89 student cluster flats (up to 816 bedspaces) with associated communal space, hard and soft landscaping and two new electricity substations. Alterations to South Stoneham House including a new ramped access to the eastern elevation of the building, to facilitate the creation of 16 studios with ancillary uses to the ground floor. Construction of 4 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 5 storeys comprising up to 35 student cluster flats (up to 276 bedspaces), hard and soft landscaping and relocation of the bus stop on to the grounds of South Stoneham House. (submitted in associated with application 26/00438/LBC).

  Decided 6 Oct 2026 Full applications

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 26/00361/FUL Granted

  Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of existing buildings on the site of Connaught Halls of Residence and construction of 5 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 6 storeys comprising up to 89 student cluster flats (up to 816 bedspaces) with associated communal space, hard and soft landscaping and two new electricity substations. Alterations to South Stoneham House including a new ramped access to the eastern elevation of the building, to facilitate the creation of 16 studios with ancillary uses to the ground floor. Construction of 4 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 5 storeys comprising up to 35 student cluster flats (up to 276 bedspaces), hard and soft landscaping and relocation of the bus stop on to the grounds of South Stoneham House. (submitted in associated with application 26/00438/LBC).

  Decided 6 Oct 2026 Full applications

Southampton granted permission on 6 October 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  26/00361/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of existing buildings on the site of Connaught Halls of Residence and construction of 5 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 6 storeys comprising up to 89 student cluster flats (up to 816 bedspaces) with associated communal space, hard and soft landscaping and two new electricity substations. Alterations to South Stoneham House including a new ramped access to the eastern elevation of the building, to facilitate the creation of 16 studios with ancillary uses to the ground floor. Construction of 4 blocks of purpose-built student accommodation ranging from 2 up to 5 storeys comprising up to 35 student cluster flats (up to 276 bedspaces), hard and soft landscaping and relocation of the bus stop on to the grounds of South Stoneham House. (submitted in associated with application 26/00438/LBC).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 126 docs

• Connaught Hall of Residence And South Stoneham House Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  26/01166/DIS Submitted 9 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 2 (Phasing for Demolition of Connaught Halls of Residence), 15 (Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure), 21 (Archaeological damage-assessment), 27 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 28 (BREEAM Standards) and 32 (Sustainable Drainage) of planning permission ref 26/00361/FUL for redevelopment of the site.

  Awaiting decision Demolition

• Connaught Hall Of Residence Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  26/01209/DIS Submitted 20 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

  Application for approval of details reserved by the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain condition associated with permission 26/00361/FUL for redevelopment of the site, providing details of a Biodiversity Gain Plan

  Awaiting decision

• Connaught Hall of Residence Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  21/00055/TCA Submitted 15 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Tree Works

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Connaught Hall of Residence Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  22/00075/TCA Submitted 18 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  T261 Foxglove Tree Remove major dead wood. Cut back branches from building to give clearance of 2m T249 Cypress Fell close to ground level. T248 Cypress: Fell close to ground level. 2 No. Cypresses - Fell due to disease

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Connaught Hall of Residence Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NS

  22/00080/TCA Submitted 20 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  G1 Mixed - Crown raise to 5.2 over pathway and road, any droppers over grass to be crown raised to ensure and mower can pass under. Reduce 2m from building. T1 Laurel - Fell due to low amenity value T2 Hazel - Fell main stem due to low amenity value T3 Hazel - Recoppice T4 Cypress - Reduce tops by approximately 2m

  Granted Trees 11 docs

• 26/01060/LBC Awaiting decision

  65 Test Lane Southampton SO16 9BH

  Listed building consent sought for installation of non-illuminated business sign (Retrospective)

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00811/LBC Granted

  Flat 4 Latimer Gate Bernard Street Southampton SO14 3ER

  Listed building consent sought for replacement windows.

  7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01029/LBC Awaiting decision

  171 - 172 High Street Southampton SO14 2BY

  Listed building consent sought for internal and external alterations to facilitate change of use to a restaurant, hot food takeaway and family games space, including outdoor seating area and installation of extraction flue together with all associated infrastructure and all other ancillary works. (Submitted in conjunction with 26/01028/FUL).

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01024/LBC Awaiting decision

  61 Test Lane Southampton SO16 9BH

  Listed building consent sought for partial demolition of existing building and alterations to facilitate conversion to Adult Day Centre, and creation of staff parking area ancillary to the adjacent commercial vehicle garage (submitted in conjunction with 26/01023/FUL)

  Received 28 Aug, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00891/LBC Granted

  2 Rockstone Place Southampton SO15 2EP

  Listed building consent sought for first and second floor rear extension to create a lift shaft, new raised decking to rear garden and internal alterations.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings