Ashurst Wood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashurst Wood, Surrey.
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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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 004D
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashurst Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashurst Wood.
- 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 Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ashurst Wood.
- - Wealden House Lewes Road Ashurst Wood West Sussex RH19 3TB
Discharge of planning conditions nos 6 and 11 relating to planning application DM/25/3038
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 26 Woods Hill Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RL
Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Part garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Brambletye School Lewes Road Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3PD
Proposed first floor roof extension above existing classroom to Early Years/Pre-prep building to provide additional teaching accommodation for nursery occupants.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 10 Woods Hill Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RL
Double storey side extension. Double storey porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Wealden House Lewes Road Ashurst Wood West Sussex RH19 3TB
Discharge of planning condition No: 8 relating to planning application DM/25/2428. (Additional Contamination Report received 23/03/26).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 6 Chapel Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3QT
Variation of condition no 3 relating to planning application DM/25/0865 - to allow for the use of slate tiles for the roof instead of existing tiles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Adj. To Hounds Cottage Wall Hill Road Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3TQ
Demolition of existing storage building and erection of a detached two-storey, 3-bedroom house with single-storey detached garage and associated access and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Pines Hammerwood Road Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3TG
T1 Pine - Remove 3 lowest branches growing towards property back to trunk. T2 Pine Reduce growth from fork back to first small limb just below fork. Reduce other limb from fork by approximately 1m bac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Wealden House Lewes Road Ashurst Wood West Sussex RH19 3TB
Variation of condition 37 relating to planning permission DM/25/2428 in order to allow revised drawings to layout and design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 6 Chapel Lane Ashurst Wood East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3QT
Proposed extension and refurbishment of existing dwelling house with removal and replacement of 2no outbuildings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - LAND NORTH OF CAXTON MANOR, WALL HILL ROAD, ASHURST WOOD, RH18 5EG
PROPOSED SINGLE DWELLING.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Ashurst Wood in Surrey
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.
Property prices in Ashurst Wood show an average sale price of £391,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Ashurst Wood area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ashurst Wood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest Row. 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 Wood includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mills Rocks SSSI, Weir Wood Reservoir SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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 Ashurst Wood
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ashurst Wood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Ashurst Wood.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Ashurst Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashurst Wood were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Highgate planning applications
- Forest Row planning applications
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- East Grinstead planning applications
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- Blackwell 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.