Long Ashton, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Ashton, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Long Ashton
Long Ashton is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, within the North Somerset unitary authority. Situated just outside the Bristol urban area, it boasts a population of 6,044 and encompasses the hamlet of Yanley and the residential area of Leigh Woods. This prime location makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and community development opportunities.
Population: 6,534 (2021)
District: North Somerset
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Somerset
- LSOA: North Somerset 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Ashton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Ashton.
- 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 Long Ashton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Long Ashton.
- - 107 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9JE
Proposed erection of a two storey extension connecting existing garage and dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 18 Copford Lane Long Ashton BS41 9NF
Proposed demolition of existing detached garage and erection of a part-single, part-two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 12 Folleigh Lane Long Ashton BS41 9JB
T1: Yew - Reduce by 2.5m in height and 2m in radial spread. TG2: 2x Yews - Reduce height by 2m and lateral spread to south by 1m T3: Lime - Reduce two lower limbs by 3m (reduction in lateral spread to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 4 Estune Walk Long Ashton BS41 9EP
Retrospective application for the creation of level off-road parking and enclosed bin/bike store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 24 Lyvedon Way Long Ashton BS41 9ND
Section 73 application to amend conditions 2 (plans) and 4 (material samples) attached to permission 25/P/1026/FUL (Demolition and removal of existing bungalow and redevelopment of the land for 2no. t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 95 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9HY
ASH002 - Ash leafed maple - Reduce western aspect of crown over no 93 by c.3m. ASH003 - Ash - remove stem epicormics to 7m and remove 5cm diameter x 4m hanger at 8m northwest.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 93 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9HY
ASH004 - Norway Maple - Dismantle (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 79 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9HY
Retrospective Listed Building Consent for the repair and refurbishment of existing roofing. Works to include; re-felting, replacement of Battens and lead and re-laying of existing roof tiles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Yanley House 3 Yanley Lane Long Ashton BS41 9LQ
Willow (T1) Re-pollard by upto 4m back to the previous pollard points. Bay (T2) Reduce height by up to 4m to just below the overhead cable. Reduce the lateral spread by up to 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 3 Hillside Road Long Ashton BS41 9LG
T1 Magnolia Grandiflora - Crown reduce in height and spread by 0.5-1 m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 114 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LS
T1 Himalayan birch - Crown reduce in height by 1.5m and in spread by 1 m. T2 Himalayan birch. multi stemmed and dying back - underneath power lines with low future potential. - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Alderbrook 5 Yanley Lane Long Ashton BS41 9LQ
Box Elder (T1) Crown reduce by 4m back to the previous pruning points. Norway Maple (T2) Crown reduce in height by 2m and 1m laterally. Norway Maple (T3) Crown reduce by 3-3.5m back to the previous pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 9 Estune Walk Long Ashton BS41 9EP
Non-material amendment to application 23/P/0732/FUH (Proposed demolition of existing detached garage and erection of an attached garage at lower ground floor level, with a single storey extension abov
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 30 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LD
Lime (T1) re-pollard back to the previous points 0.5-1m. Lime (T2) re-pollard back to the previous points 0.5-1m. Apple (T3) No work
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 69 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9HW
Birch (T1) Fell the center tree of a group of 3, close to the back of the property. Birch (T2, T3) Crown lift to 4m. Ash (T4) Fell the tree close to the back of the garage annex.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 62 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LE
Yew (T1) Crown reduce by 1.5m back to previous pruning points. Crown lift to 3m. Laburnum (T2) Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - The White House St Martins Long Ashton BS41 9HP
Yew (T1) Coppice back to 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - O/S 4 Estune Walk Long Ashton BS41 9EP
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code of the intention to install fixed line broadband apparatus comprising of 1no. 11m light wooden pole. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLIC
Status: Permitted | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 126 Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LS
T1 Magnolia crown reduce x 2 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 18A Long Ashton Road Long Ashton BS41 9LD
Copper Beech (T1): Remove 3 limbs from the east side of the tree that overhang the garden of 18A.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North Somerset | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of Long Ashton in Somerset
Long Ashton is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, within the North Somerset unitary authority. Situated just outside the Bristol urban area, it boasts a population of 6,044 and encompasses the hamlet of Yanley and the residential area of Leigh Woods. This prime location makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and community development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,534 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Somerset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Long Ashton a particularly low-crime area.
Long Ashton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Westleaze, Yanley, Long Ashton. 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 Long Ashton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashton Court SSSI; 4 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 Long Ashton
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Long Ashton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Long Ashton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Long Ashton were tree works (18), full planning applications (9), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
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