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Planning in Five Ashes

Only 4 decisions near Five Ashes in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Five Ashes in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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About Five Ashes

Five Ashes is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes in the High Weald of East Sussex. Situated along the A267 road, it lies approximately 12.5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it an accessible location for potential developments. The parish was officially renamed in 1999, reflecting the significance of both villages in the area.

Property prices in Five Ashes show an average sale price of £611,134, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Five Ashes area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Five Ashes a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Five Ashes has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Five Ashes 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Five Ashes, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Five Ashes.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), other applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Five Ashes?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Five Ashes.
What types of planning applications are most common near Five Ashes?
The most common type of planning application near Five Ashes is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Five Ashes?
You can search and track planning applications near Five Ashes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.