Ashton under Hill, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashton under Hill, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashton under Hill are administered by Wychavon District Council. View the full Wychavon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashton under Hill
Ashton under Hill is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, at the base of Bredon Hill. With a population of 743 as recorded in the 2001 census, it lies approximately six miles southwest of Evesham. The nearby hamlet of Paris offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills, making the area attractive for potential planning applications.
Population: 811 (2021) · Area: 676.9 km²
District: Wychavon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: Droitwich and Evesham
- LSOA: Wychavon 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashton under Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashton under Hill.
- 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 under Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Ashton under Hill.
- - Northfield Farm Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SH
Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use under the provisions of Section 191 of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for the occupation of Northfield Farm, Ashton Under Hill, Worc
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Mirabell Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill WR11 7SW
Undertake tree works as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Mirabell Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Grassmere Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Proposed roof lights, replacement patio door and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Grassmere Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Proposed roof lights, replacement patio door and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 18 Cornfield Way Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7TA
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Laburnum House Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Undertake tree works, as detailed on application form and in any accompanying information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Huckstones Cottons Lane Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SS
Works associated with creating a dormer extension to a loft space
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Old Beams Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Old Beams Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Land At (Os 9948 3837) Cottons Lane Ashton Under Hill
Two new self build dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 2 Gorse Hill Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SP
Proposed single storey rear extension and new enlarged porch, including external alterations. Enlargement of driveway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Grassmere Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Replacement of existing rear extension with new extension. demolition of garage and replacement with new garage and annexe over
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Grassmere Elmley Road Ashton Under Hill Evesham WR11 7SW
Replacement of existing rear extension with new extension. Demolition of garage and replacement with new garage and annexe over
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Ashton under Hill in Worcestershire
Ashton under Hill is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England, at the base of Bredon Hill. With a population of 743 as recorded in the 2001 census, it lies approximately six miles southwest of Evesham. The nearby hamlet of Paris offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills, making the area attractive for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 811 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Ashton under Hill covers an area of approximately 676.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ashton under Hill show an average sale price of £317,855, 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 under Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ashton under Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashton under Hill. 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 under Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bredon Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bredon Hill. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ashton under Hill
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ashton under Hill. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 under Hill.
The average decision time of 46 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 under Hill were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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