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Planning in Bourton-on-the-Water

Approved
90%
71 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bourton-on-the-Water in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.

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About Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, is situated in a scenic flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of 3,296 as of the 2011 census, the village features a designated Conservation Area at its centre, making it a key location for planning applications that respect its historical and environmental significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,181 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.

The area around Bourton-on-the-Water 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-on-the-Water 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.bourtoninfo.com/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bourton-on-the-Water, 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, 95 planning applications were submitted near Bourton-on-the-Water. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were tree works (28), full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (12).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bourton-on-the-Water?
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Bourton-on-the-Water. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bourton-on-the-Water?
The average planning decision time near Bourton-on-the-Water is 50 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-on-the-Water?
The planning approval rate near Bourton-on-the-Water is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bourton-on-the-Water?
The most common type of planning application near Bourton-on-the-Water is tree works applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bourton-on-the-Water?
You can search and track planning applications near Bourton-on-the-Water on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.