Ashley, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Ashley
Ashley is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 4 miles northeast of Market Harborough and 5 miles west of Corby. With a population of 224 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village lies close to the River Welland, which marks the border with Leicestershire. Historically significant, Ashley is near the ancient Roman road, Via Devana, which connected Ratae to Duroliponte, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and land use.
Population: 253 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £335,840 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 009C
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-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
19 planning applications found near Ashley.
- - The George Inn 21 Main Street Ashley LE16 8HF
Proposed external metal staircase to create access to existing and additional upper floor apartments, alterations and formation of an additional apartment with new external access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The George Inn, 21 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
External roof: Replace asbestos roof to rear East elevation over the new kitchen, toilets and back bar areas to pantile. This will include new timbers where required, membrane and insulation. Main bar
Type: Heritage | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 7 Westhorpe, Ashley, LE16 8HQ
T1 Sorbus, T2 - T3 Laurel - Remove to ground level
Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Stables (land to front), Gullet Lane, Ashley, LE16 8HD
T1 - T6 Ash - remove
Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Home Farm, Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
Condition no. 2 (archaeological report) of NK/2022/0784
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Home Farm, Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
Variation of conditions 3 & 5 of NK/2022/0784 in respect of amended plans
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 53 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HG
Conversion of garages to create annex to existing dwelling with link doorway. Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear
Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Ashley Court, 32 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
T1 Cherry Laurent - cut back to 30cm high
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Vine Cottage, 3 Green Lane, Ashley, LE16 8HD
T1 Conifer - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 7 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
NK/2022/0477 (Demolition of bungalow and erection of 1 no. dwelling) Revisions/clarification/regularisation of external paved areas as part of the landscaping, revisions to entrance gates & location o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Brook House, 36 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HG
T1 Maple - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 7 Westhorpe, Ashley, LE16 8HQ
Replacement windows and internal alterations to outbuilding. Replacement windows to main house and replacement conservatory roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 7 Westhorpe, Ashley, LE16 8HQ
Replacement windows and internal alterations to outbuilding. Replacement windows to main house and replacement conservatory roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 25 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
T1 Pine - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 51 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HG
Conversion of store, garage and workshop to habitable accommodation with replacement windows and pitched roof to replace flat roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 2 Hall Lane, Ashley, LE16 8HE
T1-T2 Trees of Heaven - reduce by 4m and crown thin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 2 Green Lane, Ashley, LE16 8HD
Rebuild and extend building for use as a granny annexe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 23 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HF
T1 Holm Oak - fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 31 Main Street, Ashley, LE16 8HG
Installation of 12 no. solar panels to south facing roof
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Ashley in Northamptonshire
Ashley is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, England, approximately 4 miles northeast of Market Harborough and 5 miles west of Corby. With a population of 224 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village lies close to the River Welland, which marks the border with Leicestershire. Historically significant, Ashley is near the ancient Roman road, Via Devana, which connected Ratae to Duroliponte, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and land use. The settlement has a population of approximately 253 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Ashley show an average sale price of £335,840, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ashley is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ashley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashley. 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.
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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Ashley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashley.
The average decision time of 33 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 (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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