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Planning in West Ashton

Only 8 decisions near West Ashton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Ashton in the last 24 months, from Wiltshire Council's planning register.

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About West Ashton

West Ashton is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, approximately 2 miles southeast of Trowbridge. It lies near the A350 road that connects Melksham and Yarnbrook, providing convenient access to the area. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Dunge, East Town, and Rood Ashton, making it a diverse locality for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 459 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wiltshire district.

Property prices in West Ashton show an average sale price of £294,057, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 9 crimes reported in the West Ashton area during the most recent period (February 2026), a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Ashton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westashton.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Ashton, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near West Ashton.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Ashton?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near West Ashton.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Ashton?
The most common type of planning application near West Ashton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Ashton?
You can search and track planning applications near West Ashton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.