Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
About Steeple Ashton
Steeple Ashton is a charming village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 3 miles east of Trowbridge. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 1,221 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 925 (2021)
District: Wiltshire
Website: http://www.steeple-ashton.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,057 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 031E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steeple Ashton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steeple 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 Steeple Ashton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Steeple Ashton.
- - 15A DARK LANE NORTH, STEEPLE ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6EY
T1 Whitebeam - Fell. G1 Conifer hedge - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Paddocks, 1 Butts Lane, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6ET
Modernisation of existing bungalow and existing garage including addition of new porch, windows, doors, re roofing, and cladding plus enlarging patio doors. also filling in some existing windows and c
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land South Of Home Farm Close Steeple Ashton, BA14 6AH
Construction of 2 storey timber-framed passive house and double garage, creation of an access off Acreshort lane into the site, installation of culvert in existing drainage ditch; creation of gravel d
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 2 THE BUTTS, STEEPLE ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6ES
Sycamore tree - fell Oak tree (dead) - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Longs Arms, High Street, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EU
Nomination of The Long Arms to be listed as an Asset of Community Value
Status: Undecided | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Gales Cottage, 56-58 High Street, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EU
Proposed repairs to door jamb and wall, following damage from a vehicle collision
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 5 Edington Road, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6HP
Proposed Single Storey Rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 8 Home Farm Close, Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6AH
New single storey extension to the rear of the property with internal alterations. removal of existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1 SILVER STREET, STEEPLE ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6HB
Demolition of most of single storey rear offshoot extensions to existing dwelling and formation of proposed 2 storey rear extension including related external works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - THE SANCTUARY, 9 DARK LANE NORTH, STEEPLE ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6EY
Felling of two Self-Seeded Sycamore saplings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - The Sanctuary, 9 Dark Lane North, Steeple AShton, Trowbridge, Wilts, BA14 6EY
Proposed single storey oak framed building to provide garaging and Home Office/Gym. Conversion of mobile 3 bay stables into permanent 2 bay stable & log store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - THE OLD PARSONAGE, VICARAGE LANE, STEEPLE ASHTON, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 6HH
T1 - Yew: To reduce Yew by 2m all over
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Steeple Ashton in Wiltshire
Steeple Ashton is a charming village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, just 3 miles east of Trowbridge. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 1,221 residents, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 925 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.
Property prices in Steeple Ashton show an average sale price of £294,057, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Steeple Ashton a particularly low-crime area.
Steeple Ashton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Keevil, Steeple 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 Steeple Ashton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Steeple Ashton SSSI. 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, Steeple Ashton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.steeple-ashton.co.uk/. 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 Steeple Ashton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Steeple Ashton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Steeple Ashton.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Steeple Ashton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Steeple Ashton were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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