Ashwood, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashwood, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Ashwood
Ashwood, located in Staffordshire, England, is a quaint area characterized by its rural charm and community-focused environment. As a small locality, it offers potential insights for those researching planning applications, particularly in relation to residential development and local infrastructure.
District: Kinver
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,137 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dudley
- Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- LSOA: Dudley 016D
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- drugs: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashwood.
- 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 Ashwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Ashwood.
- - Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AU
Use of the land as domestic garden land incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling known as Mile Flat House.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Sans Souci Ashwood Marina Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AQ
Proposed two storey front and two storey rear extensions, front elevational changes including render and timber cladding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Herons Reach Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AH
Construction of a single story detached triple garage within garden area. The garage will be accessed from the existing drive by new gravel surfacing. No demolition is required and no alterations are
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-09-10
View full details - - Ashwood Marina Limited Ashwood Marina Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AQ
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Conservation Area: T1 and T2, Quercus spp. (Oak) x 2 - Reduce east side of the crowns by 2 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge
To remove condition 5 on application 21/00058/FUL - to reinstate permitted development rights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - - Ashwood Marina Limited Ashwood Marina Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AQ
Staffs & Worcs Canal Conservation Area: G1, Tilia spp. (Limes) x 10 - Re-pollard to previous pruning points. T1, Fraxinus spp. (Ash) - Dismantle and remove. T2, Acer spp. (Field Maple) - Crown reducti
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-10-10
View full details - - Herons Reach Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AH
A rectangular, single storey extension with flat roof above brickwork elevations, with no windows or doors in side elevations and bi-fold doors and windows in new rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - Herons Reach Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AH
A single story side extension, a single story rear extension, conversion of existing roof space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Herons Reach Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood KINGSWINFORD DY6 0AH
Erection of single storey side extensions with front dormers and a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2023-04-08
View full details - - Herons Reach Stables Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood
Alteration of Condition 4 to allow opening on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Land And Buildings Adjacent Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (Landscape Scheme), Condition 10 (Natural England License), Condition 12 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures- Swallows), Condition 13 (Biodiversity Typ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - Herons Reach Stables Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood Staffordshire
Proposed replacement building (equestrian storage use to sale of equestrian items) and the erection of 2 timber clad container units. (amended description)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Temporary caravan/mobile home '2 year consent' to accommodate owners living accommodation while the demolition of the existing dwelling and a replacement new dwelling is being constructed under - 21/0
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (Landscape Scheme), Condition 5 (Archaeological Investigation), Condition 7 (Post Excavation Assessment), Condition 9 (Bat Boxes) and Condition 10 (Sp
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-02-23
View full details - - Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Use of the land as a residential garden. The erection of a raised fish pond, toilet building and childrens play area under permitted development rights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2022-02-10
View full details - - Mile Flat Farm Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Ground floor extension to the rear of the property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2021-12-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire
Buildings and use of land for equestrian purposes
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - Mile Flat House Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Proposed gymnasium outbuilding and loft conversion with velux rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - Land To The East Of Ashwood Lower Lane Ashwood, Kingswinford
Consultation from South Staffordshire Council in connection with an application to them for planning permission for 35 holiday lodges with associated shower/toilet block and shop with landscaping rese
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Staffordshire | Date: 2021-05-06
View full details - - The Paddocks Mile Flat Greensforge Staffordshire DY6 0AU
Application Reference Number: 19/00777/FUL Date of Decision: 23/04/2020 Condition Number(s): 9 Conditions(s) Removal: Removal of Condition 9
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Staffordshire | Date: 2021-04-30
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A brief summary of Ashwood in Staffordshire
Ashwood, located in Staffordshire, England, is a quaint area characterized by its rural charm and community-focused environment. As a small locality, it offers potential insights for those researching planning applications, particularly in relation to residential development and local infrastructure. It sits within the Kinver district.
Property prices in Ashwood show an average sale price of £270,137, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Ashwood area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ashwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ashwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Checkhill Bogs SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Ashwood
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Ashwood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Ashwood.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Ashwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashwood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 4 were 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.
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Related Planning Guides
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