Ashton, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton, Cornwall.
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Planning applications in Ashton are administered by Cornwall Council. View the full Cornwall Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton
Ashton is a village situated in the civil parish of Breage, located in west Cornwall, England. Positioned along the A394 road connecting Penzance and Helston, Ashton lies just one mile northeast of Praa Sands, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments within the region.
District: Breage
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,146 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: St Ives
- LSOA: Cornwall 072A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Ashton.
- - Land Adj To Goon Rinsey Farm Main Road Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SR
Permission in principle for the construction of 9 dwellings (minimum of 5, maximum of 9).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Street Record Higher Lane Ashton Cornwall
National Grid Electricity Distribution propose to re-site and existing pole mounted transformer and install a number of underground electrical and earth at land off Fore Street, Ashton, Helston, Cornw
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Pednpell Prospect Close Higher Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SA
Replacing existing flat roof with a dual pitched roof over kitchen and replacement side kitchen window.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Adj To Goon Rinsey Farm Goon Rinsey Farm Helston Higher Lane, Ashton
Submission of details to discharge Conditions 3 ground stability and 4 materials in respect of Decision Notice PA25/07437 dated 11.12.2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Goon Rinsey Farmhouse Goon Rinsey Meadows Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9FP
Proposed groundworks to extend existing agricultural yard area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Fore Street Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9RN
Conversion of front garden into a lawful parking and turnaround facility with removal of condition 3 of decision notice PA12/07624 dated 13.12.2012.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 3 Fore Street Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9RN
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of front driveway as domestic parking for two vehicles (without turntable mechanism)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Land East Of Westward Ho Main Road Ashton Helston TR13 9SD
Erection of 4 dwellings with a new access off the A394 and incorporating a new access to the dwelling approved under PA24/04270
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Loe View Main Road Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SD
Erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Penbrea Prospect Close Higher Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SA
Proposed loft conversion and extensions, including to the rear, and to the front to replace the front porch with a sun room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Fucshia Cottage Rinsey Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SG
Demolish existing front extension and replace with two storey extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - Kerensa 2 Higher Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SB
Extension to a detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - Land SW Of 5 Tregonning Close Ashton Helston TR13 9RT
Erection of a dwelling with variation of condition 2 in respect of decision PA22/06031 dated 21.09.22
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Winsford Rinsey Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SG
Pre application advice for single dwelling comprising of a three bedroom house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2021-07-13
View full details - - 2 Mounts Bay Terrace Rinsey Ashton TR13 9TN
Proposed extension including roof lantern and first floor cladding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-05-04
View full details - - Rinsey Crofts Rinsey Lane Ashton Cornwall TR13 9SG
Erection of 2 storey dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2017-04-19
View full details - - Land NW Of The Croft Rinsey Lane Ashton Helston Cornwall TR13 9SG
Retention and completion of partially constructed dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-09-13
View full details - - Lane End Cottage Rinsey Lane Ashton TR13 9SQ
Submission of details to discharge conditions 3, 5 and 6 in respect of decision notice PA15/11163 - approved on appeal (APP/D0840/W/16/3146249
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-08-22
View full details - - Land Northwest Of The Croft Ashton Cornwall TR13 9TW
Non material amendment to change dormer windows from flat roof to pitched roof style and move chimney to improve layout in lounge in respect of decision PA15/01229 for erection of dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-03-24
View full details - - Tamarisk Rinsey Croft Ashton Cornwall TR13 9TW
Proposed kitchen and bedroom extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2016-01-15
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A brief summary of Ashton in Cornwall
Ashton is a village situated in the civil parish of Breage, located in west Cornwall, England. Positioned along the A394 road connecting Penzance and Helston, Ashton lies just one mile northeast of Praa Sands, making it a key area for local planning applications and developments within the region. It sits within the Breage district.
Property prices in Ashton show an average sale price of £312,146, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tregonning Hill, Breage. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Porthcew SSSI, Tremearne Par SSSI, Tregonning Hill SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Tregonning Hill. 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 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
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ashton. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Ashton.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashton were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.