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Planning in Bourton

Approved
85%
17 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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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.

The area around Bourton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bourton, 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, 91 planning applications were submitted near Bourton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (13), tree works (13). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bourton?
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Bourton. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bourton?
The average planning decision time near Bourton is 47 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 Bourton?
The planning approval rate near Bourton is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bourton?
The most common type of planning application near Bourton is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bourton?
You can search and track planning applications near Bourton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.