Ashley, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashley, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashley are administered by Cannock Chase District Council. View the full Cannock Chase District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashley
Ashley is a village located in the Newcastle-under-Lyme district of Staffordshire, now part of the parish of Loggerheads. With a population of 508 as recorded in the 2001 census, it lies just 4 miles northeast of Market Drayton and near the Shropshire border, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 508
District: Loggerheads
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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 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
73 planning applications found near Ashley.
- 26/00453/FUL - Eldertree Lodge Eldertree Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LX
Full planning permission seeking the change of use of Eldertree Lodge from a C2a (Secure Residential Institution) to a C2 (Residential Institution) as well as other associated works, including changes
Status: Undecided | Council: Newcastle-under-Lyme | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Eldertree Lodge Eldertree Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LX
Application for a certificate of lawfulness confirming that the lawful use of Eldertree Lodge (building and land) is within Use Class C2 (Residential institutions)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land Off School Lane Ashley Market Drayton TF9 4LF
Proposed residential development comprising of 9no. detached dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Holly House Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the Proposed use of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - Holly House Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LT
Application for the approval of the driveway details as reserved by condition 3 of planning permission 23/00616/FUL for a proposed new private access to Meadow View and amended access to Holly House p
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-12-12
View full details - - Holly House Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LT
Application for the approval of the details of the landscaping scheme as reserved by condition 8 of planning permission 23/00616/FUL for a proposed new private access to Meadow View and amended access
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Spice Lounge Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LG
Change of use from restaurant to 1no. dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent Wayside Charnes Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire
Application for the modification or discharge of planning obligations made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act relating to Section 106 Agreement dated 1st December 1992 (92/00332/FU
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2023-03-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent 5 Orchard Close Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4JS
ACCESS, LAYOUT, SCALE, APPEARANCE AND LANDSCAPING
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-11-02
View full details - - Land At Junction School Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire
Application for approval of Boundary treatments and hard landscaping as required by condition 03B of planning permission reference 22/00511/FUL (residential development consisting of 3 No. detached dw
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Land At Junction School Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire
Application for approval of driveways to have been surfaced in a bound material, and sustainably drained as required by condition 07 of planning permission reference 22/00511/FUL (residential developm
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Land At School Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire
Application for approval of external facing materials including the door/fenestration appearance and colour and all rainwater/fascia goods as required by condition 03A of planning permission reference
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-10-12
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Doctors Bank And Orchard Close Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4JS
Access, Layout, Scale, Appearance And Landscaping Of Proposed Detached Bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - 42 Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LU
Application for a lawful development certificate for the change of use from Class C3(a) to Class C2 to provide care for up to 4 children with 4 carers during the day and 2 carers during the night.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Doctors Bank And Orchard Close Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4JS
Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved for single dormer bungalow with vehicle access from Doctors Bank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2021-12-01
View full details - - 37 Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LU
Prior notification of a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth, 3.98m maximum height and 2.62m to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-09-15
View full details - - Sovereign Lane Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LS
Electricity Act 1989: The Overhead Lines (Exemption)(England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - replacement poles and conductor
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-07-30
View full details - - The Willows Charnes Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LQ
Works to Trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-07-30
View full details - - Land Opposite Meynell Arms Church Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LG
Reserved matters application for approval of landscaping details as required by condition No. 1 of planning permission 17/00368/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-06-04
View full details - - 6 St Johns Road Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use as a beauty salon
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Newcastle under Lyme | Date: 2020-02-21
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A brief summary of Ashley in Staffordshire
Ashley is a village located in the Newcastle-under-Lyme district of Staffordshire, now part of the parish of Loggerheads. With a population of 508 as recorded in the 2001 census, it lies just 4 miles northeast of Market Drayton and near the Shropshire border, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 508. It sits within the Loggerheads district.
Property prices in Ashley 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ashley. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashley.
With an average of 117 days, decisions near Ashley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ashley were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.