Ash Green, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ash Green, Surrey.
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About Ash Green
Ash Green is a village and civil parish located in the western part of the Guildford borough in Surrey. Situated on the eastern side of the River Blackwater, it benefits from a railway station on the Reading-Guildford-Gatwick line and direct road access to Aldershot, Farnham, and Guildford. With a population of 6,120 as of the 2011 census, Ash Green features local amenities including a small museum, a large secondary school, and a library, making it a notable area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Guildford 002A
Crime Statistics
23 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- violent-crime: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- other-theft: 3
- vehicle-crime: 2
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ash Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ash Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ash Green.
- - Sunnyside, Ash Green Lane West, Ash Green, Guildford, GU12 6HL
Proposed development comprising the erection of a single-storey side and rear extension following the demolition of the existing attached garage and kitchen extension. The works also include the remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Nutbourne, Hazel Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6HR
T1 & 2 (Ash): Fell to ground level / Section dismantle Both trees show signs of early Ash dieback disease (stage 2) 75-100% of the canopy still remains. T3 (Field Maple): Prune the canopy to clear the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Whitegate Copse, lying to the north of Ash Green Lane East, Ash Green, GU12 6JA
The change of use of land to a residential caravan site consisting of 4 pitches, each comprising 2 static caravan, 2 touring caravan, 4 parking spaces, cycle and bin stores together with the associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Chalfont, White Lane, Ash Green, GU12 6HN
Erection of front open porch, tile hanging and render and rear ground floor extension with alterations to fenestration, following demolition of rear chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land to the rear of Ardol and Our Own, Hazel Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6HP
Construction of self-build chalet bungalow with solar photovoltaic panels following the demolition of an existing workshop and outbuildings on the site. (Resubmission of refused application 24/P/01569
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Ash Green in Surrey
Ash Green is a village and civil parish located in the western part of the Guildford borough in Surrey. Situated on the eastern side of the River Blackwater, it benefits from a railway station on the Reading-Guildford-Gatwick line and direct road access to Aldershot, Farnham, and Guildford. With a population of 6,120 as of the 2011 census, Ash Green features local amenities including a small museum, a large secondary school, and a library, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Property prices in Ash Green show an average sale price of £371,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ash Green area recorded 23 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Ash Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Seale. 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 Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seale Chalk Pit SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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 Green 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 Green
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ash Green. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Green.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ash Green were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.