Houseboats and Moorings

As a maritime city, there has been a long history of houseboats in Southampton with a small number still situated along the banks of the River Itchen. Whilst houseboats can provide well needed homes for local people, it is vital that any new houseboats and their associated moorings, or changes to existing houseboats, are carefully designed and sited to minimise the potential impact on the character of the waterfront as well as the local nature, wildlife, and ecology conservation interests.