Ashurst, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashurst, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Ashurst
Ashurst is a charming village located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, forming part of the parish of Ashurst and Colbury. Situated on the A35 road and close to the Southampton conurbation, it has a population of approximately 2,093 as of the 2011 Census. The village is adjacent to the New Forest National Park and features amenities such as a campsite, shops, and a railway station, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. Its boundaries include Netley Marsh to the west, the A326 road to the north, and Denny Lodge to the south.
Population: 2,093
District: Ashurst and Colbury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £323,033 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 008C
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- burglary: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashurst.
- 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 Ashurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ashurst.
- - 12 BEECH ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AY
Prune and Deadwood 1 x Silver Birch tree (T1 on the plan) (Tree is subject to a TPO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 17, BUSKETTS WAY, Ashurst, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AE
Two storey extensions; first floor extension; external alterations; Outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 8, BUSKETTS WAY, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 19, PETERSCROFT AVENUE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AB
Fell 1 x English Oak (Quercus robur) (Tree is T5 of TPO 0011/15)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 86, Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7BE
Outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 20 WOOD ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7BD
2no. first floor extensions with roof extensions; extended enclosed porch; 2no. dormer extensions; rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 104 LYNDHURST ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AU
Single-storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 16 KNIGHTWOOD CLOSE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7FE
Single storey rear and side extensions; extensions to rear dormer; 1no. new window; removal of conservatory and 1no. chimney
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 5 PETERSCROFT AVENUE, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AB
Conversion of internal garage to habitable floor space; single storey rear extension; detached garage; extension to terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 5 BUSKETTS WAY, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AE
Application for discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 22/00573 for single and two storey ground and first floor extensions; porch; alterations to doors and windows; render; raised patio; dem
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 12 The Cedars, ASH ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7AT
Single-storey detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Ashurst in Hampshire
Ashurst is a charming village located in the New Forest district of Hampshire, England, forming part of the parish of Ashurst and Colbury. Situated on the A35 road and close to the Southampton conurbation, it has a population of approximately 2,093 as of the 2011 Census. The village is adjacent to the New Forest National Park and features amenities such as a campsite, shops, and a railway station, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. Its boundaries include Netley Marsh to the west, the A326 road to the north, and Denny Lodge to the south. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,093. It sits within the Ashurst and Colbury district.
Property prices in Ashurst show an average sale price of £323,033, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Ashurst area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ashurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest North East. 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 Ashurst includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fletchwood Meadows SSSI, The New Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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, Ashurst 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 Ashurst
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Ashurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Ashurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashurst were full planning applications (14), tree works (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.