How long do planning decisions take near Ashford?

The average planning decision time near Ashford is 55 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?

The planning approval rate near Ashford is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashford?

The most common type of planning application near Ashford is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashford?

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Ashford, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashford, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ashford are administered by East Hampshire District Council. View the full East Hampshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

District: Hampshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £438,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: New Forest
Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
LSOA: New Forest 001F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashford.

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 Ashford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Ashford.

26/10417 - FORRES SANDLE MANOR SCHOOL, SANDLE MANOR DRIVE, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1NS
Single-storey classroom building (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-06-09
26/10376 - 37 ELMWOOD AVENUE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1DL
Single-storey rear extension with rooflight
Status: Undecided | Council: New Forest | Date: 2026-04-17
- 37 ELMWOOD AVENUE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1DL
Single-storey rear extension with rooflight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-04-17
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- 5 BRYMPTON CLOSE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1DW
Single-storey extension, removal of existing conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 12 VICTORIA GARDENS, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1DJ
Two-storey side extension, addition of lantern rooflight to existing rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-12-17
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- SANDLE HOME FARM, MARL LANE, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1NT
Change of use of x2no agricultural buildings to form x3no. dwellings (Prior Approval Application)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-07-15
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- FORRES SANDLE MANOR SCHOOL, SANDLE MANOR DRIVE, SANDLEHEATH SP6 1NS
Variation of condition 2 of application 23/11276 to allow fenestration alterations and a external staircase to meet building regulations
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2025-04-29
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- SALIX GLEN, SANDLE MANOR DRIVE, FORDINGBRIDGE SP6 1EB
Replacement extensions & alterations to bungalow; replacement garden wall & installation of new gates; new detached garage and workshop
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (District) | Date: 2024-12-11
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A brief summary of Ashford in Hampshire

Ashford is a settlement located in Hampshire, England. It sits within the Hampshire district.

Property prices in Ashford show an average sale price of £438,290, 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 Ashford a particularly low-crime area.

Ashford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fordingbridge. 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 Ashford includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Ashford 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 Ashford

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Ashford. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Ashford.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ashford were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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