How long do planning decisions take near Bulbourne?

The average planning decision time near Bulbourne is 84 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 Bulbourne?

The planning approval rate near Bulbourne is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bulbourne?

The most common type of planning application near Bulbourne is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bulbourne?

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Bulbourne, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bulbourne, Hertfordshire.

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About Bulbourne

Tring is a vibrant market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England. Nestled in a scenic gap of the Chiltern Hills, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tring is approximately 30 miles from Central London, making it an appealing location for potential developments and planning applications.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £600,690 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dacorum
Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
LSOA: Dacorum 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bulbourne.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bulbourne.

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 Bulbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bulbourne.

- Trade Winds Bulbourne Road Bulbourne Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5QE
Front porch, demolition of garage, part single and part two storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dacorum | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Bulbourne in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Bulbourne show an average sale price of £600,690, 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 Bulbourne a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bulbourne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitstone Quarry SSSI, Tring Reservoirs 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.

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Planning Activity in Bulbourne

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bulbourne. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Bulbourne.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bulbourne were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

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