Ashwick, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashwick, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashwick are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashwick
Ashwick is a village located in Somerset, England, approximately three miles north of Shepton Mallet and seven miles east of Wells. Established as a civil parish in 1826, it has a population of 1,352 as of the 2011 census. The parish encompasses Ashwick village, along with Gurney Slade, notable for its limestone quarry, and Oakhill, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.
Population: 1,376 (2021)
District: Mendip
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Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Frome and East Somerset
- LSOA: Mendip 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashwick.
- 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 Ashwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Ashwick.
- - Neighbourne To Glen View, Neighbourne To Blackey Lane And Withy Lane. Shepton Mallet Somerset
Hedgerow removals in various places marked on site plans at Neighbourne to Glen View, Neighbourne to Blackey Lane and Withy Lane. The hedgerow removals are required to enable access for construction p
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Church Cottage Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
Replacement porch & exterior decoration
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Holly Cottage Pound Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BG
Change of Use of Agricultural Land to Domestic Curtilage with associated access/parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - Heckley Lodge Heckley Lane Ashwick Shepton Mallet Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
Erection of a single storey extension, veranda to north elevation, conservatory to south elevation and alterations to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2020-06-16
View full details - - Nelson Cottage Pound Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BG
Proposed single storey rear extension and conversion of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Nelson Cottage Pound Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BG
Proposed single storey rear extension and conversion of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-08-15
View full details - - Church Farm Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
Construction of a horse riding arena, to be used for private use only. There is no proposed lighting.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-03-26
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock BA3 5BE
Retrospective: Re-design of front garden including incorporating tarmac to driveway, planting,curved dry-stone wall and cobblestones.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-03-19
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock BA3 5BE
Retrospective: Re-design of front garden including incorporating tarmac to driveway, planting,curved dry-stone wall and cobblestones.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2019-03-19
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 3b (joinery relating to cottage - part), 3c (joinery relating to stables) and 3d (joinery relating to main house - part relating to maste
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-08-30
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
Application for the approval of details reserved by conditions 5c (external joinery relating to stables), 6b (external attachments relating to cottage) and 6c (external attachments relating to stables
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2017-08-30
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house and a north extension and internal alterations to the adjoining cottage and Stables building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-05-23
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house and a north extension and internal alterations to the adjoining cottage and Stables building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-05-23
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house and a north extension and internal alterations to the adjoining cottage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-04-04
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house and a north extension and internal alterations to the adjoining cottage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2016-04-04
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Shepton Mallet BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house, cottage and stable buildings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2015-09-16
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Ashwick Shepton Mallet BA3 5BE
A lower ground level single storey extension and internal alterations to the main house, cottage and stable buildings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2015-09-16
View full details - - Land At Pound Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset
Change of use from agricultural to equestrian. New Stables. New pedestrian access from public highway. (Re-sub 2013/1397 regarding roof shape, and amending the windows and doors)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-11-14
View full details - - Ashwick Court Heckley Lane Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BE
Fit pair of custom made hardwood three panel doors into stone archway between dining room and staircase
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-07-14
View full details - - Ashwick Court Oakhill Shepton Mallet Somerset BA3 5BE
Remove cement render slates to four internal elevations and replace with Dutch slates to match east and west elevations; Remove cement render to all elevations and re-apply using lime render; Clean ba
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mendip | Date: 2014-04-01
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A brief summary of Ashwick in Somerset
Ashwick is a village located in Somerset, England, approximately three miles north of Shepton Mallet and seven miles east of Wells. Established as a civil parish in 1826, it has a population of 1,352 as of the 2011 census. The parish encompasses Ashwick village, along with Gurney Slade, notable for its limestone quarry, and Oakhill, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,376 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mendip district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashwick a particularly low-crime area.
Ashwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oakhill. 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 Ashwick includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ashwick 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 Ashwick
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ashwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ashwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashwick were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Neighbourne planning applications
- Nettlebridge planning applications
- Oakhill planning applications
- Gurney Slade planning applications
- Little London planning applications
- Benter planning applications
- Withybrook planning applications
- Binegar planning applications
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