Ashley, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £508,518 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 010B
Crime Statistics
24 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- shoplifting: 4
- burglary: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashley.
- 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 Ashley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Ashley.
- - 4 Hurn Close Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2AD
Pine (Dead) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Two Tias Greenacres Close Ashley Heath BH24 2AP
T1 Silver Birch - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Two Tias Greenacres Close Ashley Heath BH24 2AP
T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduce by a maximum of 2m, cutting back to strong live growth shoots.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 Hurn Lane St Leonards And St Ives BH24 2AQ
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 5 bedroom detached dwelling (with a variation of condition 2 of planning permission 3/20/1023/FUL to amend the list of approved plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 10 Hurn Road Ashley Heath BH24 2AF
T1 Oak - Crown reduction. Reduce height and spread by 1.6m from the tips inwards, ensuring pruning wounds do not exceed 50mm in diameter.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - The Lantern Community Folly Farm Lane Ashley Heath BH24 2NN
Non-Material Amendment to application P/FUL/2024/07594 (Erect two single storey community resource buildings) Amendments to Conditions 2, 4 and 7
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Robins Wood Greenacres Close Ashley Heath BH24 2AP
G1 Holly - Reduce the height of the hollies by 5 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Southcroft Greenacres Close Ashley Heath BH24 2AP
T1 Silver Birch (adjacent to driveway): Reduce the limb which grows above the roof of the neighbouring property, 'Two Tias' by 3m to strong live growth shoots.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Forest End Warren Lane Ashley Heath BH24 2AR
T1 Golden Monterey Cypress - Reduce and reshape by no more than 2m from the tips inwards to suitable growth points, as per annotated picture. Crown lift to a height of 3m above ground level all around
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 6 Castlewood St Leonards And St Ives Ringwood BH24 2AX
T1 Silver Birch - Clear storm damaged stem from neighbours' property and fell remaining stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 16 Davids Lane Ashley Heath BH24 2AW
Single storey extension replacing existing conservatory structure, single storey side extension linking existing dwelling with double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 13 Warren Close Ashley Heath BH24 2AJ
T1 Eucalyptus - Re-pollard to previous pruning points, retaining lower growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - Pinewood Warren Lane Ashley Heath BH24 2AR
T1 Scots Pine: Prune away from dwelling to give 2-3 metre clearance. T2 Silver Birch: Fell to ground level and replant with Maple.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 3 Avon Park St Leonards And St Ives BH24 2AT
T1 English Oak: Reduce and reshape by no more than 1m from tips inwards all over.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 2 Avon Park St Leonards And St Ives Dorset BH24 2AT
T1 English Oak: Reduce and reshape crown by no more than 2m all over.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 35 St Ives Wood Road Ashley Heath BH24 2EA
Addition of pitched roof and side extension. Redress of building in cladding and render
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 6 The Close Ashley Heath Dorset BH24 2BJ
T1 English Oak: Remove the first primary branch extending to the south. T2 Silver Birch: Fell. T4 Macrocarpa: Fell. T5 Scots Pine: Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Bryher The Chase Ashley Heath BH24 2AN
Scots Pine: Split limb overhanging the drive of Robina removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Ashley in Dorset
Ashley is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Ashley show an average sale price of £508,518, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ashley area recorded 24 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.
Ashley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ringwood. 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 Ashley includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI, River Avon System SSSI, Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon, Dorset Heaths; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Avon Valley, Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Avon Valley. 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, Ashley 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 Ashley
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Ashley. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashley.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashley were tree works (26), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- St Ives planning applications
- Kingston planning applications
- Moortown planning applications
- Ashley Heath planning applications
- Ringwood planning applications
- St Leonards planning applications
- Bisterne planning applications
- Blashford planning applications
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.