Location
The New Inn is prominently located on Main Road (A35) in Totton, a bustling suburb of Southampton situated approximately 4 miles to the west of Southampton City Centre. The property is prominently positioned across the road from a large industrial estate, which generates a steady flow of activity in the area. It is also conveniently located in close proximity from Hampshire County Council's highways depot and Hounsdown School, adding to the diverse mix of local activity.
Totton benefits from excellent transport links, including the nearby Totton Railway Station and easy access to the M27 motorway, connecting the property to Southampton, the New Forest, and beyond.
Description
The proposal delivers five high-quality residential dwellings through the sensitive conversion, refurbishment and reconfiguration of the former New Inn public house, together with the construction of two new semi-detached homes accessed from Jacobs Walk.
The scheme provides five three-bedroom family homes, each benefitting from private gardens, off-street parking, electric vehicle charging provision, and associated hard and soft landscaping.
Development Proposal
We are now inviting formal offers for this residential development opportunity, comprising the retention, refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing New Inn public house to provide three high-quality family homes, together with the development of two new semi-detached dwellings accessed from Jacobs Walk.
The scheme provides five three-bedroom homes with private gardens, residential parking, electric vehicle charging provision, private cycle storage and associated hard and soft landscaping.
The proposal has been carefully designed to preserve and enhance the architectural character of the original public house. External alterations have been kept to a minimum, including the removal of the later linking corridor and the introduction of a new window designed to complement the existing frontage.
The two new-build homes have been designed to complement the surrounding residential character of Jacobs Walk, while maintaining appropriate separation from the existing building and neighbouring properties.
CIL contribution: £24,000
Section 106 contribution: £44,200
Any Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) obligations are the responsibility of the purchaser
Planning
The site falls under the Sui Generis use class. It is not a listed property, nor is it located within a conservation area or a prohibitive flood zone.
Planning permission has been secured for the erection of two semi-detached dwellings and the conversion of the former public house into three self-contained residential dwellings (Use Class C3) under application reference 25/10601. The application was subsequently allowed on appeal, with the Planning Inspectorate issuing its decision on 9 September 2026.
The local authority overseeing the site is Totton & Eling Town Council, with planning matters administered by New Forest District Council. Further information can be found via the council's planning portal: View Planning Application 25/10601.
EPC
The property is in the process of being reassessed. (old EPC of C-75 expired 2020).
Terms
Offers are invited for the benefit of our clients freehold interest with the benefit of planning permission (REF:25/10601).
VAT
The property is elected for VAT which will be chargeable in addition to the purchase price.
Tenure
The property is held freehold (Title Number HP300089) as outlined in red.
Money Laundering
Prospective purchasers will need to provide proof of identity and residence as part of Savills mandatory anti money laundering checks.
Viewings
All viewings must be arranged strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Savills and under no circumstances should any direct approach be made to any of the pub staff.
