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Planning in Ashurst Wood

Approved
78%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ashurst Wood in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.

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Around Ashurst Wood

Postcode districts

RH19 364 applications in the last 12 monthsRH18 64 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid Sussex District Council

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About Ashurst Wood

Ashurst Wood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, just 1 mile southeast of East Grinstead and adjacent to the A22 road. With a population of 1,833 as of the 2011 Census, the village is nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and features a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The community is well-equipped with essential amenities, including a primary school, a church, two public houses, a general shop, and a post office, while benefiting from bus routes connecting to East Grinstead, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Tunbridge Wells, and Brighton, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ashurst Wood area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ashurst Wood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ashurst Wood has 23 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashurst Wood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ashurst Wood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Ashurst Wood. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (8), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ashurst Wood?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Ashurst Wood. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ashurst Wood?
The average planning decision time near Ashurst Wood is 81 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 Ashurst Wood?
The planning approval rate near Ashurst Wood is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ashurst Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Ashurst Wood is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ashurst Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Ashurst Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.