How long do planning decisions take near Ashtead?

The average planning decision time near Ashtead is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ashtead?

The planning approval rate near Ashtead is 36%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashtead?

The most common type of planning application near Ashtead is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashtead?

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Ashtead, Surrey Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashtead, Surrey.

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About Ashtead

Ashtead is a village located in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, about 16 miles south of central London. Positioned along the A24 road between Epsom and Leatherhead, it lies on the northern slopes of the North Downs and is served by the catchment area of The Rye, a tributary of the River Mole. This strategic location may influence local planning applications and developments within the area.

Population: 14,169 · Area: 11.6 km²

District: Mole Valley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £775,468 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mole Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
LSOA: Mole Valley 004A

Crime Statistics

27 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 14
anti-social-behaviour: 7
public-order: 3
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
robbery: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashtead.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashtead.

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 Ashtead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

54 planning applications found near Ashtead.

MO/2026/00472 - ANCHOR TRUST, BROADMEAD, ASHTEAD
T1 - English Oak (larger tree on grass verge adjacent to parking spaces 42) - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. Remove all major deadw
Status: Undecided | Type: Tree Felling Consent | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-16
MO/2026/00464 - OAKFIELD NURSING HOME, 30 OAKFIELD ROAD, ASHTEAD
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension to provide two additional residential rooms.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-09
MO/2026/00471 - 78, THE STREET, ASHTEAD
Discharge of Conditions 5 and 6 of planning permission MO/2022/0884 for the erection of first floor extension and single storey rear extension to provide 3 No. two bed flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-08
130104 - ANCHOR TRUST BROADMEAD ASHTEAD KT21 1RT
T1 - English Oak (larger tree on grass verge adjacent to parking spaces 42) - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 2m to appropriate growth points, following BS3998 standards. Remove all major deadw
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-04-02
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MO/2026/00462 - 1, PARK LANE, ASHTEAD
Demolition of a front storm porch and erection of a enclosed front and side entrance porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
MO/2026/00401 - 16, ST STEPHENS AVENUE, ASHTEAD
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in respect of the erection of a hip to gable rear roof dormer extension with the addition of two rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-25
MO/2026/00399 - MOTTISTONE HOUSE, 25 WOODFIELD LANE, ASHTEAD
T1: Birch - Crown reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 1.5m reduction). G1: Yew - Face up all round by no more than 1 metre to form uniform height and width with at least 1m clearance from
Status: Approved | Type: Conservation Area Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-19
MO/2026/00535 - 11, LORAINE GARDENS, ASHTEAD
Erection of single-storey rear extension, partial conversion of garage, alterations to fenestration and new raised patio to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
129973 - MOTTISTONE HOUSE 25 WOODFIELD LANE ASHTEAD KT21 2BQ
T1: Birch - Crown reduce to previous pruning points (approximately 1.5m reduction). G1: Yew - Face up all round by no more than 1 metre to form uniform height and width with at least 1m clearance from
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-06
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MO/2026/00450 - 9 CRADDOCKS AVENUE
Erection of a front porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-03-02
MO/2026/00321 - 10, CRADDOCKS PARADE, ASHTEAD
PLEASE NOTE: Amended description and amended plan received showing new shopfront. Erection of a single storey rear extension and the installation of a new shopfront to facilitate the use of the premis
Status: Undecided | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-23
MO/2026/00287 - OUTSIDE 35 THE STREET
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Refused | Type: Advertisement | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
MO/2026/00297 - OUTSIDE 35 THE STREET
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Refused | Type: Detailed | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
MO/2026/00222 - 26, ST STEPHENS AVENUE, ASHTEAD
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side and rear extension with roof lantern in rear roof elevation.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-02-11
129735 - OUTSIDE 35 THE STREET ASHTEAD KT21 1AA
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
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129937 - OUTSIDE 35 THE STREET ASHTEAD KT21 1AA
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
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MO/2026/00028 - 26 ST STEPHENS AVENUE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development to convert the loft to habitable space with hip to gable conversion, rear dormer and 2 No. front roof lights.
Status: Approved | Type: Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-16
MO/2026/00098 - ASHTEAD CRICKET CLUB, WOODFIELD LANE, ASHTEAD
Discharge of Condition 6 of approved application MO/2023/1446 for the demolition of existing two bedroom bungalow and construction of new single storey annex containing umpires changing facilities, ki
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-09
129663 - ASHTEAD CRICKET CLUB WOODFIELD LANE ASHTEAD KT21 2BJ
Discharge of Condition 6 of approved application MO/2023/1446 for the demolition of existing two bedroom bungalow and construction of new single storey annex containing umpires changing facilities, ki
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-09
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MO/2026/00035 - KINNOULL, 47 WOODFIELD LANE
Demolition of existing single story rear extension. Erection of single story rear extension and loft conversion.
Status: Approved | Type: Detailed Householder | Council: Mole Valley | Date: 2026-01-05

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A brief summary of Ashtead in Surrey

Ashtead covers an area of approximately 11.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Ashtead show an average sale price of £775,468, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Ashtead area recorded 27 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ashtead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashstead. 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 Ashtead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Ashtead

In the last 24 months, 201 planning applications were submitted near Ashtead. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Ashtead.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Ashtead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ashtead were full planning applications (25), outline applications (7), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 12% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

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.

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