What types of planning applications are most common near Burford?

The most common type of planning application near Burford is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Burford, Cheshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burford, Cheshire.

Cheshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Burford are administered by Cheshire East Council. View the full Cheshire East Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Burford

Burford, located on the River Windrush in the picturesque Cotswold hills of West Oxfordshire, serves as a gateway to the Cotswolds. Situated 18 miles west of Oxford and 22 miles southeast of Cheltenham, it lies just 2 miles from the Gloucestershire border. The town's name, derived from Old English, reflects its historical significance as a fortified settlement. As of the 2011 Census, Burford had a population of 1,422, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £803,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheshire East
Parliamentary constituency: Crewe and Nantwich
LSOA: Cheshire East 050D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Burford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Burford.

- Gingerbread Cottage Cuckoo Lane, Acton, Nantwich, Cheshire East, CW5 8LL
Two storey extension to rear.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cheshire East | Date: 2025-02-15
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A brief summary of Burford in Cheshire

Property prices in Burford show an average sale price of £803,935, 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 Burford a particularly low-crime area.

Burford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Burford 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.

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Planning Activity in Burford

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Burford.

The most common application types near Burford were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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