Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bourne End are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourne End
Bourne End is a charming village located predominantly within the parish of Wooburn, with a portion extending into Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Situated approximately five miles southeast of High Wycombe and three miles east of Marlow, the village lies near the Berkshire boundary, close to where the River Wye flows into the Thames. This scenic location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development.
Population: 5,320
District: Wooburn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £636,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 057A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourne End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourne End.
- 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 Bourne End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
58 planning applications found near Bourne End.
- - Daybreak Sailing Club Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QS
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of pitched roof over existing flat-roofed garage, conversion of garage to living accommodation incorporating replacement of garage door with win
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - PL/26/05213/SA - Daybreak Sailing Club Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QS
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of pitched roof over existing flat-roofed garage, conversion of garage to living accommodation incorporating replacement of garage door with win
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26 - - The Old Boathouse Camden Place Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5RW
Crown reduction of willow tree by up to 1.2m to clear overhang above the river
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Station Court Station Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 10 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning approval 24/08076/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Strathcona Sailing Club Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QS
T1 - T4 Leylandii - Take down to ground level - Client request as he would like to do future landscapes due to the trees being to big and unmanageable
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 26 Blind Lane Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5JY
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed creation of a dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Telephone Exchange Cores End Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5AR
New aluminium ventilation louvre to the first floor east and west elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Old Boathouse Camden Place Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5RW
Proposed replacement of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land Adjoining Cavendish House Bourne End Business Park Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5AS
London Plane (ID# T2) - Reduce the overextended branches on the building side by 2-3 metres to increase clearance to the building. (58/2005)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 53 Furlong Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5AG
Demolition of existing garage and outbuildings and erection of double storey side and rear extension to include new raised roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - The Old Boathouse Camden Place Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5RW
Scots Pine- Fell. Weeping willow- Fell. Weeping willow- Re-pollard crown by 4m. Liquidambar- Fell. Norway Spruce- Fell. Sycamore- Fell. (Hedsor Road and Riversdale Bourne End Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Maple Lodge Donkey Lane Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5RR
Construction of single storey side extension, single storey link extension between house and garage, and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 2 Thames Close Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QJ
Construction of a Timber Orangery
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 8 Isis Way Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5NF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed dropped kerb, removal of part of boundary wall and creation of driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Old Boathouse Camden Place Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5RW
Scots Pine - Fell. (21/2014).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 65-67 The Parade Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5SB
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for change of use of rear of building from Commercial, Bus
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - River Thatch The Avenue Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed new garden studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - River Thatch The Avenue Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QU
Widening of existing vehicular access entrance and replacement entrance gates with associated brick piers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - River Thatch The Avenue Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QU
Tree works as per schedule
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Station Court Station Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 8 (noise statement) of planning approval 24/08076/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Bourne End in Buckinghamshire
Bourne End is a charming village located predominantly within the parish of Wooburn, with a portion extending into Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire. Situated approximately five miles southeast of High Wycombe and three miles east of Marlow, the village lies near the Berkshire boundary, close to where the River Wye flows into the Thames. This scenic location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,320. It sits within the Wooburn district.
Property prices in Bourne End show an average sale price of £636,767, 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 Bourne End a particularly low-crime area.
Bourne End has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Well End, Hedsor Road and Riversdale, No data available for publication by HE, Abbotsbrook. 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 Bourne End includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cock Marsh SSSI, Fern House Gravel Pit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Bourne End 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.
Planning Activity in Bourne End
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Bourne End. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bourne End maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Bourne End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bourne End were full planning applications (35), tree works (34), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 90 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Cores End planning applications
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- Berghers Hill planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.