What's changing near SO16 9BR
Within 2 km, around Redbridge & Millbrook West in Southampton. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
29new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
45homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+10.3%like-for-like prices in Redbridge & Millbrook West, 2024 → 2025 (council +1.8%)
+11%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool openedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
2homes extended 2021–2025, typically adding 26 m²
7since energy certificates began (2008)
1in SO16 9BR itself
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
2storm overflows within 2 km
70hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
12spill events counted
- Southern Water
Downs Park Totton Ceointo Bartley Water (Tidal)12 spills, 70 hours in 2025
1.9 km away - Southern Water
Brunel Road Wpsinto River Test Estuary0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
300 m away
Environment Agency event duration monitoring, 2025 annual return (OGL; © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026). Overflows release diluted sewage into rivers and the sea when sewers are overwhelmed, mostly after heavy rain.
Solar, wind and battery projects within 10 km
34 planned, approved or being built and 7 running (45 MW between them). Those within 5 km are on the map above.
- Rooftop solar
Test Valley Business Centre, Test Lane - Solar PV systemApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Nov 2022
600 m away - Rooftop solar
Asquith Nursery, David Lloyd Leisure - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 300 kW
Jan 2024
1.5 km away - Rooftop solar
Mauretania Road, Nursling - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 190 kW
Jul 2023
2.0 km away - Battery storage
Station Road, Crescent Industrial Estate - Battery Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built · 62 MW
Jan 2026
2.3 km away - Battery storage
Mill Lane, Nursling - Battery Storage FacilityBeing built · 20 MW
Jan 2023
2.4 km away - Battery storage
Slowhill Copse, Bury Road - Battery Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built
Apr 2025
2.6 km away - Battery storage
Bulls Copse Road, Marchwood Bypass - Battery Energy Storage SystemApproved, not yet built · 50 MW
Feb 2026
2.6 km away - Battery storage
Upton Lane, Nursling - Battery Storage FacilityApproved, not yet built · 50 MW
Jan 2022
2.8 km away - Battery storage
Upton Lane, Nursling - Battery Energy StorageApproved, not yet built · 100 MW
May 2025
2.8 km away - Rooftop solar
Spire Hospital, Chalybeate Close - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 230 kW
May 20242.9 km away
Road and street works within 1 km
13 permitted works running now or planned, 6 of them major.
- Major
Redbridge Causeway, SouthamptonUtility repair and maintenance works · SOUTHERN WATER · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
200 m away - Major
Redbridge Roundabout Footpaths, SouthamptonHighway improvement works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · No carriageway incursion
May 2024 to Nov 2026
200 m away - Major
Studland Road, SouthamptonHighway repair and maintenance works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
400 m away - Major, planned
Kendal Avenue, SouthamptonHighway repair and maintenance works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Major
Kendal Avenue, SouthamptonHighway improvement works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Major
Brookwood Road, SouthamptonHighway repair and maintenance works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Road closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
650 m away - Minor
M271 From J1 To J A33 S, City Of SouthamptonOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · SOUTHERN WATER · Lane closure
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
200 m away - Minor
Redbridge Road, SouthamptonHighway repair and maintenance works · NATIONAL HIGHWAYS · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026
200 m away - Minor
Redbridge Causeway, SouthamptonHighway improvement works · SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Lane closure
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026200 m away
Major infrastructure projects within 30 km
- Decideddecided May 2024
20.7 km away - Pre-examination
Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling ProjectDams and Reservoirs · The project is located in Hampshire, South East England, extending from Havant on the south coast, to Otterbourne near Winchester. The proposed Water Recycling Plant would be located off Harts Farm Way in Havant. application due in May 2026
23.3 km away
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
Running nearest: Testwood Water Supply Works (solar farm, 2.1 km); Marchwood ERF (energy from waste, 3.1 km); Tavells Lane Solar Farm (solar farm, 3.4 km); Grove Solar Park (Phase 1) (solar farm, 4.5 km); Grove Solar Park (Phase 2) (solar farm, 4.5 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.