Bourton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bourton, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bourton are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bourton
Bourton, a market town in north Buckinghamshire, England, is situated near the borders of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. With a population of 12,890 as of the 2011 Census, it is located approximately 12 miles west of Central Milton Keynes and 19 miles south-east of Banbury, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bourton.
- 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 Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Bourton.
- - Land Off Buckingham Ring Road East Buckingham Buckinghamshire
Outline planning application for up to 90 residential units and heritage/visitor centre of up to 225sqm, with all associated parking, services, utilities, drainage, landscaping and open space (matter
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 39 Bernardines Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1BF
Application for approval of detail subject to conditions 4 (Bin Storage) and 5 (Cycle Storage) of planning approval 24/01346/APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 1 Lime Avenue Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7JJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, followed by construction of first floor side extension above existing garage, single storey rear extension, garage conversion, and changes to fenestrations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 Treefields Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1GP
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 2 Sycamore Close Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7JL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - University Of Buckingham Verney Park Campus London Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AD
With reference to the tree location plan and a tree condition survey by Jack Foskett dated May 2025: G1 (T383) - Grey Poplar - Reduce crown by 4m to reduce sail area/windthrow - the crown has a modera
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Open Space Fronting 2 To 16 Bernardines Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire
Proposed work - 3m Crown Reduction to 1 Oak tree at Bernardines Way Recommended following a Picus test to reduction loading
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 5 Akister Close Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7HT
Householder application for proposed garage conversion, construction of single storey rear extension, parking area and rear garden store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 5 Burleigh Court Burleigh Piece Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7HZ
Householder application for construction of single storey front and side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 6 Treefields Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1GP
Certificate of lawfulness application for loft conversion with rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 33 Willow Drive Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 7JH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed extension of dropped kerb by 2.7 metres.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Brethren Meeting Hall Mallard Drive Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1GJ
Single storey side extension (retrospective) and proposed toilet with septic tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Bourton in Buckinghamshire
Bourton, a market town in north Buckinghamshire, England, is situated near the borders of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. With a population of 12,890 as of the 2011 Census, it is located approximately 12 miles west of Central Milton Keynes and 19 miles south-east of Banbury, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bourton a particularly low-crime area.
Bourton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buckingham, Maids Moreton. 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 Bourton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bourton 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 Bourton
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Bourton. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Bourton.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bourton were full planning applications (14), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Buckingham planning applications
- Maids' Moreton planning applications
- Lenborough planning applications
- Foscote planning applications
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- Chackmore planning applications
- Radclive planning applications
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- 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.