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Planning in Ashington

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ashington in the last 24 months, from Horsham District Council's planning register.

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About Ashington

Ashington is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Situated on the A24 road, it is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Storrington, making it a convenient spot for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,688 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.

Ashington covers an area of approximately 8.1 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 Ashington show an average sale price of £123,552, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Ashington has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ashingtonpc.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ashington, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Ashington. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ashington?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Ashington. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ashington?
The average planning decision time near Ashington is 100 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 Ashington?
The planning approval rate near Ashington is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ashington?
The most common type of planning application near Ashington is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ashington?
You can search and track planning applications near Ashington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.