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Planning in Ashton

Approved
83%
10 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ashton in the last 24 months, from Cheshire West and Chester Council's planning register.

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About Ashton

Ashton Hayes, a village in Cheshire, is situated approximately 8 miles east of Chester along the B5393 road, within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester. It is part of the parish of Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel and had a population of 936 according to the 2011 census. The village was renamed from Ashton to Ashton Hayes to distinguish it from other locations sharing the same name, and it is in close proximity to the villages of Mouldsworth and Kelsall. The settlement has a population of approximately 936 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel district.

The area around Ashton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ashton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ashton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were amendments (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ashton?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ashton. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ashton?
The average planning decision time near Ashton is 84 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 Ashton?
The planning approval rate near Ashton is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ashton?
The most common type of planning application near Ashton is amendment applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ashton?
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