Southampton Asset Programme Opens Opportunity at Former Car Park Site

Southampton City Council has launched the marketing of the former St Denys Car Park on Osborne Road South, creating an opportunity for new development on a well-connected site in the heart of the community.

The site is about 0.212 acres and benefits from excellent transport links. Located opposite St Denys railway station and close to local amenities in St Denys and Portswood, it offers easy access to Southampton city centre, the M27 and rail services to Southampton Central and London Waterloo.

The 24-space car park has been identified through the council's Asset Development and Disposal Programme (ADDP) as a site with strong residential-led redevelopment potential. In coming to this decision, the council looked at the limited number of vehicles currently parking there, nearby alternative parking, and anti-social behaviour and fly tipping reported in the site. The council also wrote to local people in early 2026 to seek feedback on the proposal.

The ADDP is a transformational five-year programme that aims to support the council’s growth agenda by delivering asset development and disposal opportunities as well as make decisions to retains assets where appropriate to do so. The aim of the programme is to ensure financial sustainability for the council as well as enable development and regeneration of our city. So far, the programme has already delivered around £21 million in receipts.

The programme is being delivered in a phased approach, allowing the council to review each proposal individually and where appropriate make assets available that can support the city’s regeneration. Such properties act as a catalyst for growth, including the delivery of new homes, in line with the Southampton Renaissance Vision and the objectives of our first Growth and Prosperity Plan. In addition, releasing assets that are no longer needed will also reduce the costs of future repairs and maintenance.

The site is being marketed through the council's appointed local agent, Savills, and interested parties will be expected to bring forward proposals that are appropriate for the location and in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Councillor Sarah Bogle, Leader of Southampton City Council, said:

We want to make the best possible use of council-owned land to help meet the city's needs while supporting investment in Southampton and delivering long-term benefits for residents.

St Denys is a well-connected and thriving community, and this site has the potential to provide new homes in a sustainable location close to public transport and local services.

Importantly, we've already engaged with nearby residents about the future of the site and any proposals that come forward for development will provide further opportunities to feedback through the planning process.