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Planning in Ashford Common

Approved
80%
71 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ashford Common in the last 24 months, from Spelthorne Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Ashford Common

Postcode districts

TW15 251 applications in the last 12 monthsTW16 227 applications in the last 12 monthsTW17 136 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Spelthorne Borough Council

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About Ashford Common

Ashford Common, located in the Borough of Spelthorne, Surrey, is a town situated 15 miles west of central London. Historically part of Middlesex until 1965, it features predominantly low- and medium-rise buildings with a landscape characterized by semi-detached houses. As of 2011, the town's population stood at 27,382, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications. It sits within the Spelthorne district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ashford Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashford Common 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ashford Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Ashford Common. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were outline applications (23), full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (9).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ashford Common?
In the last 24 months, 151 planning applications were submitted near Ashford Common. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ashford Common?
The average planning decision time near Ashford Common is 57 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 Ashford Common?
The planning approval rate near Ashford Common is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ashford Common?
The most common type of planning application near Ashford Common is outline applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ashford Common?
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