Ash Vale, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ash Vale, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Ash Vale are administered by Guildford Borough Council. View the full Guildford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ash Vale
Ash Vale is a village located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, forming part of the civil parish of Ash. Situated 7 miles from Guildford, it is conveniently positioned near the Hampshire towns of Aldershot and Farnborough, both approximately 2 miles away across the River Blackwater. This strategic location makes Ash Vale a key area for planning applications, connecting seamlessly with surrounding urban centres.
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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: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Guildford 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ash Vale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ash Vale.
- 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 Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Ash Vale.
- - High Trees, Horseshoe Lane, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5LJ
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of planning permission Ref: 24/P/01849 for the 'single storey rear extension and conversi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 2 Rosemary Avenue, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5PB
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the partial garage conversion together with a new garage roof would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Unit 1, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5QE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of free standing tyre storage shed would be lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land adjacent to Vale Croft, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, GU12 5QF
Discharge of condition 4 (noise management plan),12 (surface water drainage scheme) & 13 (infiltration testing and maintenance) of planning permission 24/P/00542 approved 11/03/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 and 4 Station Approach, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5LP
Discharge of Condition 4 (landscape plan) of planning permission 24/P/01390 approved 26/02/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - High Trees, Horseshoe Lane, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5LJ
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Strathaven, Frimley Road, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5PJ
Proposed single storey rear and side extension with rear roof overhang together with a proposed single storey front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 1 Wentworth Close, Ash Vale, Guildford, GU12 5NB
T1 - Oak: remove major deadwood, crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level and reduce back low lateral branches growing over neighbours garden by 1-2m. General maintenance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Ash Vale in Surrey
Ash Vale is a village located in the borough of Guildford, Surrey, forming part of the civil parish of Ash. Situated 7 miles from Guildford, it is conveniently positioned near the Hampshire towns of Aldershot and Farnborough, both approximately 2 miles away across the River Blackwater. This strategic location makes Ash Vale a key area for planning applications, connecting seamlessly with surrounding urban centres.
Property prices in Ash Vale show an average sale price of £371,900, 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 Vale a particularly low-crime area.
Ash Vale has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Basingstoke Canal South, Basingstoke Canal. 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 Vale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI, Basingstoke Canal SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ash Vale 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 Vale
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Ash Vale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ash Vale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Ash Vale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ash Vale were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.