Ashmore, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashmore, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashmore are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashmore
Ashmore is a quaint village and civil parish located 20 miles southwest of Salisbury in Dorset, England. With a population of 176 as of the 2021 census, the village features charming stone cottages and traditional farms, many adorned with thatched roofs, along with a local church. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 176 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,026 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Salisbury
- LSOA: Wiltshire 060D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashmore.
- 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 Ashmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Ashmore.
- - Bay Cottage Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
Opening up of two blocked/covered historic fireplaces within the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Acorn Cottage Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
Install air source heat pump unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Acorn Cottage Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
Install air source heat pump unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - St Nicholas Church High Street Ashmore
G1 - Group of multi-stemmed Ash (including 3 dead stems) - Remove all stems.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - The Old School House Noade Street Ashmore Salisbury SP5 5AA
T1 - Holly - Fell. T2 - Holly - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Glebe House High Street Ashmore SP5 5AE
T1 - Silver Birch - Dismantled to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Ash Mead Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) x1 - Fell declining tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Torleigh Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
Erect single storey extensions and carport (demolish existing extension & garage) (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2025/05565 to amend approved plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Mullins Cottage Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
Erect porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Mullins Cottage Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
Erect porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - The Barn Green Lane Ashmore Salisbury SP5 5AQ
Whitebeam - Remove under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Acorn Cottage Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
G1 Group of three Holm Oak - Reduce canopy as a group by no more than 0.5m. G2 Group of three Birch - Remove inward growing branches, no more than 5% of the overall crown. T1 Portuguese Laurel - Reduc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The Old Rectory Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AG
T1 Ash: Dismantle tree leaving a monolith of approx. 6-8m in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Laburnum Cottage Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
T1 Ash Monolith - Remove epicormic growth. T2 Yew - Reduce entire canopy by no more than 0.5m. T3 Yew - Reduce entire canopy by no more than 0.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Ash Mead Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
Non-material amendment - to retain changes to the design of the dwelling; to Planning Permission No. 2/2016/0924/FUL. (Demolition of existing attached garage and store, erect proposed extensions retai
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Torleigh Green Lane Ashmore SP5 5AQ
Erect single storey extensions and carport (demolish existing extension & garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Stags Head Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
Erect replacement garden room. Install 2no. replacement windows and 2.no replacement external doors, form stepped access to utility/parking & carry out hard landscaping. Repair and partial reconstruct
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Stags Head Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
External alterations to include repointing of front elevation, replacement of two windows and two external doors, formation of stepped access to utility and parking area, repair and adjustment of exis
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Hares Farm Bungalow Noade Street Ashmore SP5 5AA
H1 - Mixed species hedge - Remove. T1- Hazel - Thin internal canopy by no more than 15%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - St Nicholas Church High Street Ashmore
T2 - Ash - Fell to a 2m monolith. T3 & T4 - Sycamores - Reduce the height of the crown by 3m and the sides by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Ashmore in Dorset
Ashmore is a quaint village and civil parish located 20 miles southwest of Salisbury in Dorset, England. With a population of 176 as of the 2021 census, the village features charming stone cottages and traditional farms, many adorned with thatched roofs, along with a local church. This picturesque setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 176 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Ashmore show an average sale price of £362,026, 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 Ashmore a particularly low-crime area.
Ashmore has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashmore. 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 Ashmore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cranborne Chase SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Ashmore 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 Ashmore
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Ashmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashmore were tree works (13), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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