A hamlet with an industrial past
Long after the brickworks closed, Funtley remains a small, tucked-away settlement rather than a suburb of Fareham, and it has never been formally organised as its own parish.
Older cottages alongside later infill
Some of Funtley's older cottages date back to the brickworks era, with newer houses filled in around them over the following decades, giving the hamlet a mix of roof ages within a small area.
Local authority
Funtley falls within Fareham Borough Council, despite being unparished itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is Funtley part of Fareham town?+
It's a separate hamlet just north of Fareham, though it falls within Fareham Borough Council for planning and other local authority matters.
Do the older brickworks-era cottages need special care?+
Older roofs generally suit a gentler soft-wash approach — worth asking the installer once they've seen the property.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Portsmouth City Council – Planning and Building Control — Planning and building control guidance for Portsmouth, including Tipner and the rest of Portsea Island.
- Havant Borough Council – Planning Services — Planning services covering Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Purbrook, Langstone, Warblington and Hayling Island.
- Fareham Borough Council – Planning — Planning information for Fareham, Stubbington and Funtley.
- Winchester City Council – Do I Need Planning Permission — Guidance for Southwick, Denmead and North Boarhunt, which fall within the City of Winchester district.
- Gosport Borough Council – Planning — Planning information for Gosport.
- Health and Safety Executive – Working at Height — Official guidance on the safety rules that apply to any work at height, including roof work.