Ashley Heath, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley Heath, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashley Heath are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashley Heath
Ashley Heath is a village in Dorset, England, situated near St Leonards and St Ives, forming part of the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives. Located 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Bournemouth, it lies on the edge of the Moors Valley Country Park, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to residential developments and outdoor recreational projects.
District: Staffordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £301,549 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Shropshire
- Parliamentary constituency: The Wrekin
- LSOA: Shropshire 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
55 planning applications found near Ashley Heath.
- 26/00484/TWA - Haddon Cottage Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PY
SP1 Scots Pine - remove two over extended brnaches
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Haddon Cottage Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PY
SP1 Scots Pine - remove two over extended brnaches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/00454/FUL - 12 Meynellfield Loggerheads Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4GY
Proposed Two Storey and Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/00201/OUT - Former Site Of Hillside House Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Outline application for Access only for the erection of 2no. dwellings on a previously developed residential site.
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00377/TWA - Brinzey Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PY
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Brinzey Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PY
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 5 Broom Lea Loggerheads Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4RE
Crown reduce oak after large stem failure
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Cheslyn House Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PY
Tree Works App
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Woodland Retreat Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
FIVE DAY NOTICE Fell due to multiple fractures/cracks in multiple limbs (see photos). Homeowners are concerned about failure due to close proximity to property and oil tank.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Tanglewood Heath Top Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4QR
Row of Leylandii reduce height TO 6.5m (2.5m above Conifer arch to maintain size and aesthetic value
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Heathfield Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Permission to make the situation safe by removing the tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Heathlands Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Spruce showing heavy movement in upper canopy which is not protected by tree line. Propose to reduce height by 6m effectively reducing the "sail effect" for stability, protecting nearby structures fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Middlemarch Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PU
Works to Beech Tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-02-10
View full details - - Hillside House Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2021-11-02
View full details - - Middlemarch Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PU
Fell large multi stem beech tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2021-05-06
View full details - - Little Croft Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PU
Works to trees subject to a tree preservation order
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2021-03-04
View full details - - Pine Haven Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
G1 - Group of 39 Scots Pine. Minor and major deadwood, remove storm damage and crown clean up to BS3998 using AA contractor, prior to occupation of new dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - Brackens Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Work to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-09-16
View full details - - Bracken End Tower Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PU
Fell dead tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-08-18
View full details - - Brackens Pinewood Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4PR
Application for approval of a scheme for the protection of the retained trees as required by condition 05 of planning permission 16/00608/FUL - Ground floor front and rear extensions. First floor exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2017-09-20
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A brief summary of Ashley Heath in Staffordshire
Ashley Heath is a village in Dorset, England, situated near St Leonards and St Ives, forming part of the civil parish of St Leonards and St Ives. Located 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Bournemouth, it lies on the edge of the Moors Valley Country Park, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to residential developments and outdoor recreational projects. It sits within the Staffordshire district.
Property prices in Ashley Heath show an average sale price of £301,549, 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 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burnt Wood SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ashley Heath
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Ashley Heath. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashley Heath.
The average decision time of 50 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 (26), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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