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Planning in Booker

Approved
81%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Booker in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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Around Booker

Postcode districts

HP12 142 applications in the last 12 monthsHP13 316 applications in the last 12 monthsSL7 491 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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About Booker

Booker is a hamlet in Buckinghamshire that has merged into the expanding suburbs of High Wycombe. It features several modern housing estates and is part of the High Wycombe Ward of Booker and Cressex, as recorded in the 2011 Census. This area presents opportunities for planning applications, especially in residential development, reflecting its growth and integration into the surrounding urban landscape.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Booker 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 (September 2026). This makes Booker a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Booker has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Booker, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Booker. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Booker?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Booker. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Booker?
The average planning decision time near Booker is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Booker?
The planning approval rate near Booker is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Booker?
The most common type of planning application near Booker is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Booker?
You can search and track planning applications near Booker on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.