Asney, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Asney, Somerset.

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About Asney

Walton is a village and civil parish located on the Polden Hills in Somerset, England, situated just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Street. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Asney, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications within this charming region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Somerset
• Parliamentary constituency: Glastonbury and Somerton
• LSOA: Mendip 012D

Crime Statistics

41 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 15
• shoplifting: 9
• criminal-damage-arson: 4
• public-order: 4
• anti-social-behaviour: 3
• drugs: 3
• other-theft: 3

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Asney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Asney.

• 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 Asney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Asney.

1. - 22 Mildred Road Walton Street Somerset BA16 9QR
   Single storey rear & side extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-27
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2. - 4 Asney Road Walton Street Somerset BA16 9RP
   Two-storey side extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-04-21
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3. - 72 Main Street Walton Street Somerset BA16 9QF
   Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Details of the the design and method of construction of the vehicular access and internal road), 9 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence), and 11
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mendip | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Asney in Somerset

Walton is a village and civil parish located on the Polden Hills in Somerset, England, situated just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Street. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Asney, making it a noteworthy area for those exploring planning applications within this charming region.

Property prices in Asney show an average sale price of £268,208, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Asney area recorded 41 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Asney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Walton and Ivythorn Hills SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Asney 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 Asney

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Asney. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 14 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 Asney.

The average decision time of 14 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Asney were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Walton planning applications
• Portland planning applications
• Berhill planning applications
• Portway planning applications
• Street planning applications
• Overleigh planning applications
• Beckery planning applications
• Northover 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.