A small, low-lying hamlet
Like much of the northern part of Hayling Island, Fleet sits on flat, low ground close to the harbour, which keeps the air damp for longer after rain than on higher ground further inland.
Neighbouring Stoke and the harbour shore
Fleet sits close enough to Stoke that the two are often treated as one small cluster of properties, with similar exposure to harbour-side damp and similarly rural, lane-based access.
Local authority
Fleet is covered by Havant Borough Council, along with the rest of Hayling Island.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Fleet the same as the larger town of Fleet in north Hampshire?+
No — this Fleet is a small hamlet on Hayling Island, a good distance from the larger town of the same name in north-east Hampshire.
Does the low-lying land around Fleet affect roof moss?+
Damp, low-lying ground near the harbour tends to keep roofs wetter for longer after rain, which can favour moss growth.
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.