How long do planning decisions take near Ash?

The average planning decision time near Ash is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ash?

The planning approval rate near Ash is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ash?

The most common type of planning application near Ash is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ash?

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Ash, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ash, Surrey.

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About Ash

Ash is a village and civil parish located in the far west of Guildford, Surrey, situated on the eastern bank of the River Blackwater. The area 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 recorded in the 2011 census, Ash features a local museum in the cemetery chapel, a large secondary school, and a library, making it a well-equipped community for residents and potential developers alike.

Population: 18,104 (2021) · Area: 9.7 km²

District: Guildford

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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: Rushmoor
Parliamentary constituency: Aldershot
LSOA: Rushmoor 012C

Crime Statistics

77 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 26
anti-social-behaviour: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 12
other-theft: 7
drugs: 6
public-order: 4
shoplifting: 3
other-crime: 3
vehicle-crime: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

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

8 planning applications found near Ash.

- 1 Culverlands Crescent, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6TD
Erection of single storey side extension with changes to fenestration following demolition of existing conservatory and garage outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Hillcrest, Woollards Road, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5DS
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with single sided infill extension with changes to fenestration, with new canopy and decking to rear and solar panels to roof following demolition of gr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Hillcrest, Woollards Road, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5DS
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with single sided infill extension with changes to fenestration, stairs to rear and solar panels to roof following demolition of greenhouse and existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-04
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- St Kilda, 39 Foxhurst Road, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5DY
Single storey side and rear extension with rooflights together with new raised garden decking and steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 28 Grange Farm Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6SJ
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 25/P/00858 approved 19/08/2025 to align the extension with the front of the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 9 Grange Farm Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6SJ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development to establish whether the erection of single storey side extension with the addition of front porch if lawful
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-11-12
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- 25 Burrwood Gardens, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5HN
Erection of front porch following demolition of existing porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-11-13
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- 9 Vale Road, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5HH
Proposed front porch extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Ash in Surrey

Ash covers an area of approximately 9.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Ash show an average sale price of £371,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Ash area recorded 77 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 has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Basingstoke Canal South. 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 includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI, Basingstoke Canal SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ash

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Ash. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ash maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Ash slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ash were full planning applications (18), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

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