Ashley Heath, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley Heath, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashley Heath are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashley Heath
Ashley Heath is a village in Dorset, England, situated 8 miles northeast of Bournemouth. It is part of the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives, and lies adjacent to the villages of St Leonards and St Ives. The village is also located on the edge of the picturesque Moors Valley Country Park, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.
District: St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,670 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest West
- LSOA: New Forest 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashley Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashley Heath.
- 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 Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Ashley Heath.
- - 71 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath BH24 2JU
T1 Scots Pine - Remove 1x low branch hanging over the road. T2 Scots Pine - Remove 1x low branch hanging low over the road. T3 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level. T4 Scots Pine Reduce 1x overextending
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 74 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath BH24 2JU
T1 Scots Pine - Fell. T2 Scots Pine - Fell. T3 Silver Birch - Fell. T4 Silver Birch - Fell. T5 Silver Birch - Fell. T6 Silver Birch - Fell. T7 Scots Pine twin-stem - Fell. T8 Oak - Fell. T9 Oak - Crow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 19 The Glade St Leonards And St Ives BH24 2HR
T9 Swamp Cypress - Reduce the overall crown spread (diameter) to 4.8 metres. - Lift the lower branches by removing limbs to the height of 2.5 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - 3 Ashley Drive West Ashley Heath BH24 2JW
T1 Scots Pine - Remove lowest Southerly limb back to source. - Reduce larger second lowest Southerly limb by 1-2m to suitable growth points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Forestry Commission Compound Horton Road Ashley Heath BH24 2EJ
Demolition of existing buildings and replace with a new consolidated forestry operational building incorporating administrative and welfare spaces with associated secure vehicular storage, workshop an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 33 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2JR
Tree 18 Pine - Fell. Tree 20 Pine - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 99 Woolsbridge Road Ashley Heath BH24 2LZ
Non-material amendment to Approved P/A 3/20/0995/HOU (Part demolition, extend and refurbishment of existing dwelling) to amend the approved plans
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2 The Spinney Horton Road Ashley Heath BH24 2EH
Single storey side and rear extensions and roof extension above existing garage with front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 89 Woolsbridge Road Ashley Heath BH24 2LY
Demolish the existing dwelling and erect two detached properties in its place, with a new pair of semi detached properties to the rear of the site (description amended by P/NMA/2024/03533), with a var
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - The Pines 7A Ashley Drive North Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2JL
Beech (Dead) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 33 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2JR
Silver Birch (Dead)- Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 6 Evans Close St Leonards And St Ives BH24 2JQ
Erect a 1.676m high timber panel fence above 150mm high concrete gravel boards with concrete posts. The fence will be located on the rear garden side at a distance of 0.5m (at the southern end) to 1m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Cedar Gardens 110 Lions Lane Ashley Heath BH24 2DS
T1 Silver Birch - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 33 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2JR
Pine (Dead)- Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 2 Paddock Close St Leonards And St Ives BH24 2LD
T1 Birch (Betula pendula) - Section fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 14A Struan Gardens Ashley Heath BH24 2EQ
Retain Garden Room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 33 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath BH24 2JR
A Conifer - Remove. B Conifer - Remove. C Conifer - Remove. D Pine - Remove. E Pine - Remove. F Silver Birch - Remove. G Oak - Remove. H Oak - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 109 Woolsbridge Road Ashley Heath BH24 2LZ
Erect single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 57 Ashley Drive South Ashley Heath BH24 2JP
Erect a front, rear and first-floor extension (variation of condition 6 of planning permission P/HOU/2025/04115) to amend the windows serving the rear and side ensuite and the front bathroom in the so
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Forge Horton Road Ashley Heath Ringwood BH24 2EJ
Retain an InPost Parcel Locker
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Ashley Heath in Dorset
Ashley Heath is a village in Dorset, England, situated 8 miles northeast of Bournemouth. It is part of the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives, and lies adjacent to the villages of St Leonards and St Ives. The village is also located on the edge of the picturesque Moors Valley Country Park, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the St. Leonards and St. Ives district.
Property prices in Ashley Heath show an average sale price of £510,670, 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 Ashley Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashley Heath includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Leonards and St. Ives Heaths SSSI, Moors River System SSSI, Lions Hill SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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 Heath 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 Heath
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Ashley Heath. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ashley Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 31 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 Heath were tree works (52), full planning applications (21), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
Nearby Towns
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- St Ives planning applications
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