Ash, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ash, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ash are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ash
Ash is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Stoke Fleming, in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Situated roughly 2.5 miles (4 km) south-west of Dartmouth, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: South Hams
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £551,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ash.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Ash.
- - Ash Cross House, Ash, TQ6 0LR
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning consent 1082/25/VAR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Ash House Ash TQ6 0LR
Householder application for proposed rear single storey extension & verandah to the south elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Lower Ash Farm Ash TQ6 0LR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed multipurpose agricultural building measuring 27m (L) x 9m (B) x 6.1m height to ridge
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Lower Ash Farm Ash TQ6 0LR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural storage building measuring 41m (L) x 9m (B) x 6.1m height to ridge
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Bay Tree Barn Ash TQ6 0LR
Retrospective planning application for the retention of agricultural welfare cabin on agricultural land
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Lower Ash Farm, Ash, TQ6 0LR
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Windows/Doors), 4 (Structural Repairs), 5 (Cob/Stone) and 6 (Materials) of planning consent 2130/22/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land At Sx 830 492, Blackawton
Provision of temporary agricultural worker's dwelling at Cornish PostFarm
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Ash in Devon
Ash is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Stoke Fleming, in the South Hams district of Devon, England. Situated roughly 2.5 miles (4 km) south-west of Dartmouth, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the South Hams district.
Property prices in Ash show an average sale price of £551,139, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ash a particularly low-crime area.
Ash has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ash includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): South Devon. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ash planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ash
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ash. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ash.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ash were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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