Ashton Common, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton Common, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashton Common are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton Common
Ashton Common is a quaint hamlet located in Wiltshire, England, just east of Trowbridge. Nestled on Common Hill and slightly south of the A350 road, it falls within the civil parish of Steeple Ashton, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications in this charming rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,477 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 035A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton Common.
- 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 Ashton Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Ashton Common.
- - Willow House, Cold Harbour, Great Hinton, Trowbridge, BA14 6DA
Erection of steel framed barn with colour coated metal cladding to walls and roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-05-29
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A brief summary of Ashton Common in Wiltshire
Ashton Common is a quaint hamlet located in Wiltshire, England, just east of Trowbridge. Nestled on Common Hill and slightly south of the A350 road, it falls within the civil parish of Steeple Ashton, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications in this charming rural setting.
Property prices in Ashton Common show an average sale price of £336,477, 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 Ashton Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Steeple Ashton. 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 Ashton Common includes 2 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, Ashton Common 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 Ashton Common
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Ashton Common. The average decision time was 94 days.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Ashton Common 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 Ashton Common were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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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.