How long do planning decisions take near Ashton?

The average planning decision time near Ashton is 31 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ashton?

The most common type of planning application near Ashton is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ashton?

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Ashton, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashton, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ashton are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ashton

Chapel Allerton is a picturesque village and civil parish located south of Cheddar in Somerset, England. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Ashton and Stone Allerton, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and rural development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £636,688 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills
LSOA: Sedgemoor 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

1 planning application found near Ashton.

- Bluebell Farm, Lane Between West Stoughton And Ashton, West Stoughton, Wedmore, BS28 4ES
Erection of an agricultural storage building (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sedgemoor | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Ashton in Somerset

Property prices in Ashton show an average sale price of £636,688, 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.

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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Ashton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 31 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 (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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