Ashton Green, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton Green, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashton Green are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton Green
Ashton Green is a small settlement within the village and civil parish of Ringmer, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Situated just 3 miles east of Lewes, the parish also encompasses other nearby areas such as Upper Wellingham, Broyle Side, Norlington, Little Norlington, and Shortgate. This picturesque locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £883,241 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ashton Green.
- - The Stable Yard Lower Lodge Farm Laughton Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NQ
Discharge of Condition 4 (Pre-com Bat Survey) in relation to approval LW/21/0702
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - The Stable Yard Lower Lodge Farm Laughton Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NQ
Non-material amendments to approval LW/21/0702 - 1. Move the dwelling slightly further north and east to give a better separation with The Old Stables to the south, 2. reduce the size of the balcony o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-09-01
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A brief summary of Ashton Green in East Sussex
Ashton Green is a small settlement within the village and civil parish of Ringmer, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Situated just 3 miles east of Lewes, the parish also encompasses other nearby areas such as Upper Wellingham, Broyle Side, Norlington, Little Norlington, and Shortgate. This picturesque locality may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Ashton Green show an average sale price of £883,241, 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 Green a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashton Green includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH 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, Ashton Green 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 Green
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ashton Green. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ashton Green.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Ashton Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashton Green were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Rushy Green planning applications
- Broyle Side planning applications
- Ringmer planning applications
- Norlington planning applications
- Little Norlington planning applications
- Glyndebourne planning applications
- Upper Wellingham planning applications
- Laughton Common planning applications
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.