Ashwell, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashwell, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashwell are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashwell
Ashwell is a village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Oakham. This quaint locality offers a mix of rural charm and community spirit, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities within the region.
Population: 252 (2021) · Area: 2.9 km²
District: Rutland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashwell.
- 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 Ashwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Ashwell.
- - Manor Farm Cottage 2 Teigh Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LR
Removal of old apple tree at 2 Teigh Road, Ashwell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 2026/0746/CAT - Ashwell House 2 Oakham Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LW
(T1) & (T2) 2 no. Lime Trees - Prune back encroaching branches by up to 1.5m back from tennis court fencing. (T3) 1 no. Sycamore Tree - Remove lowest branch growing over building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Ashwell House 2 Oakham Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LW
(T1) & (T2) 2 no. Lime Trees - Prune back encroaching branches by up to 1.5m back from tennis court fencing. (T3) 1 no. Sycamore Tree - Remove lowest branch growing over building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 2026/0704/CAT - Land To The North Of Cottesmore Road Ashwell Rutland
(T9) 1 no. Red Beech Memorial Tree - Crown lift of 3 metres, and the overhang of the road brought in by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-10 - 2026/0701/CAT - Land South Of Whissendine Road Ashwell Rutland
(T1) Fell 1 no. Holly Tree. (T2) 1 no. Red Beech Genre - Crown lift lowest 2 limbs by no more than 2m. (T3 - T8) - Remove 6 no. Hawthorn trees and ground down stumps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Land To The North Of Cottesmore Road Ashwell Rutland
(T9) 1 no. Red Beech Memorial Tree - Crown lift of 3 metres, and the overhang of the road brought in by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Land South Of Whissendine Road Ashwell Rutland
(T1) Fell 1 no. Holly Tree. (T2) 1 no. Red Beech Genre - Crown lift lowest 2 limbs by no more than 2m. (T3 - T8) - Remove 6 no. Hawthorn trees and ground down stumps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 2026/0625/PIP - Land Off Whissendine Road Ashwell Rutland
Proposed 4 dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-29 - 2026/0632/CAT - 5 Cottesmore Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LJ
Yew tree one, which is the tree closest to Cottesmore road, will have a crown reduction all the way around of 0.5m to maintain the bubble appearance. Yew tree two, will have a crown reduction of 0.5m
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Brookfield House 4 Swallows Dene Ashwell Rutland LE15 7PZ
T1-Ash tree - Reduce to around previous reduction points to maintain suitable size for its location. T2-Ash tree - Reduce to around previous reduction points to maintain suitable size for its location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land To The East Of Oakham Road Ashwell Rutland
Erection of 2 no. dwellings and new access onto Oakham Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Water Lane Ashwell Rutland
Section 73 to vary condition 2 in relation to application: 2024/0413/FUL (Erection of no. 1 self-build dwellinghouse) - reason: change of location of the dwelling (c. 2m further forwards on the site t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 8 Langham Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LN
Single storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Land To The East Of Oakham Road Ashwell Rutland
Erection of 2 no. dwellings and new access onto Oakham Road.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Ashwell Yard Old Station Yard Ashwell Rutland
Workshop for the servicing and maintenance of vehicles used in the collection of municipal waste and street cleansing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - The Croft Croft Lane Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LL
(T1) conifer fell to ground level. (G1) conifer fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-11-28
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A brief summary of Ashwell in Rutland
Ashwell is a village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Oakham. This quaint locality offers a mix of rural charm and community spirit, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 252 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Ashwell covers an area of approximately 2.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ashwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashwell. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashwell 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 Ashwell
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ashwell. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ashwell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ashwell were tree works (6), full planning applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Teigh planning applications
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- Whissendine planning applications
- Oakham planning applications
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