Ash Priors, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ash Priors, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Ash Priors
Ash Priors is a quaint village and parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Taunton. With a small population of 155, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and local developments.
Population: 164 (2021)
District: Somerset West and Taunton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £310,597 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Taunton and Wellington
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ash Priors.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ash Priors.
- 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 Priors based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Ash Priors.
- - Little Court Orchard, Ash Priors Road, Ash Priors
Notification to fell one beech tree and to carry out management works to one hornbeam within Ash Priors Conservation Area at Little Court Orchard, Ash Priors Road, Ash Priors (amended 24th January)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - Sandhill Park, Bishops Lydeard
Installation of internal structural steels in Units 3, 7 and 8 The Courtyard, at Sandhill Park, Bishops Lydeard (retention of works already undertaken)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Lethbridge Park, Bishops Lydeard
Application to fell one sweet chestnut tree and to carry out management works to 4 oaks and one willow (and to fell two dead trees) included in Taunton Deane Borough (Bishops Lydeard No.2) Tree Preser
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-08-16
View full details - - THE PRIORY COMBE FLOREY ROAD ASH PRIORS BISHOPS LYDEARD TA4 3ND
Notification to fell one ash tree within Ash Priors Conservation Area at The Priory, Combe Florey Road, Ash Priors
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - a sun room to 3 The Courtyard, South Drive, Sandhill Park, Bishops Lydeard
Works for the erection of a sun room to 3 The Courtyard, South Drive, Sandhill Park, Bishops Lydeard
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Ash Priors in Somerset
Ash Priors is a quaint village and parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 5 miles northwest of Taunton. With a small population of 155, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Somerset West and Taunton district.
Property prices in Ash Priors show an average sale price of £310,597, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Ash Priors area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ash Priors has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bishops Lydeard, Ash Priors, Halse, Combe Florey. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Priors includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Priors 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 Priors
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ash Priors. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ash Priors may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 33 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 Priors were tree works (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bishops Lydeard planning applications
- Greenway planning applications
- Combe Florey planning applications
- East Combe planning applications
- Halse planning applications
- Cotford St Luke planning applications
- East Lydeard planning applications
- Northway planning applications
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- 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.