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10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bures · updated daily · Babergh District Council

Planning in Bures

Approved
87%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bures in the last 24 months, from Babergh District Council's planning register.

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Around Bures

Postcode districts

CO8 35 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Babergh District Council

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About Bures

Bures is a charming village located on the Essex/Suffolk border, comprising two civil parishes: Bures Hamlet in Essex and Bures St Mary in Suffolk. As of the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,433, making it a small yet vibrant community suitable for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,433. It sits within the Bures Hamlet district.

Property prices in Bures show an average sale price of £497,985, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bures area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bures a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bures 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bures, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Bures. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bures?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Bures. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bures?
The average planning decision time near Bures is 35 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 Bures?
The planning approval rate near Bures is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bures?
The most common type of planning application near Bures is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bures?
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