Burnham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burnham, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burnham are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burnham
Burnham is a large village and civil parish in southern Buckinghamshire, situated north of the River Thames between Maidenhead and Slough, approximately 24 miles west of Charing Cross, London. The area is well-known for its proximity to Burnham Beeches, a scenic woodland, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 12,519 (2021) · Area: 19.8 km²
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: http://www.burnhamparish.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Slough
- Parliamentary constituency: Slough
- LSOA: Slough 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnham.
- 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 Burnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
104 planning applications found near Burnham.
- PL/26/05443/NMA - 48 St Peters Close Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7HT
Non material amendment to planning permission PL/26/00347/FA (Garage conversion, porch upgrade, single storey side extension, existing red cladding changed to white and alterations to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 48 St Peters Close Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7HT
Non material amendment to planning permission PL/26/00347/FA (Garage conversion, porch upgrade, single storey side extension, existing red cladding changed to white and alterations to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 113 Gore Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7DF
Variation of condition 13 (approved plans) attached to planning permission PL/23/3021/FA (Erection of detached dwelling and new vehicular access.) to allow for the raising of the main roof, addition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Meadowsweet 16 Church Walk Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7AR
Listed building application for roof replacement and structural repairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 2A Wymers Wood Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 8JG
Application for approval of details subject to condition 8 (drainage) of planning approval PL/24/2544/OA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Orchards 3 Lent Green Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7AT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed first floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 48 St Peters Close Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7HT
Garage conversion, porch upgrade, single storey side extension, existing red cladding changed to white and alterations to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 1 Bredward Close Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7DL
Fell 1 x Lime. 1 x Horse Chestnut - thin out canopy by 10-15% (TPO/BD/1974/09).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 2A Wymers Wood Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 8JG
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (materials) of planning approval PL/24/2544/OA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Land West Of Lent Rise Road Burnham Buckinghamshire
Request for a Scoping Opinion in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 in relation to a residential, with accompanying infrastructure, development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 2A Wymers Wood Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 8JG
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (landscaping) and 10 (ecology) of planning approval PL/24/2544/OA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 7 Eight Acres Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7AF
Householder application for 4.6m drop kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 154 Lent Rise Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7BB
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.40m for which the maximum height would be 3.00m and for which the height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Hitcham House Hitcham Lane Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7DP
T1 maple - fell (TPO/SBDC/2007/30)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 154 Lent Rise Road Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7BB
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class A for: single storey rear extension (depth extending from the original rear wall
Status: Rejected | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 24 Alice Lane Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7AZ
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 43 Lent Green Lane Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7AS
Construction of single storey front extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 52 Clonmel Way Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7DB
Formation of vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 41 Orchardville Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7BD
Part two, part single storey rear extension, part two, part single and part first floor side elevation, new roof and front porch extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-01-27
View full details - - 47 The Green Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7BG
Attached dwelling with parking and alterations to existing dwelling including changes to windows, doors and layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-01-22
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A brief summary of Burnham in Buckinghamshire
Burnham is a large village and civil parish in southern Buckinghamshire, situated north of the River Thames between Maidenhead and Slough, approximately 24 miles west of Charing Cross, London. The area is well-known for its proximity to Burnham Beeches, a scenic woodland, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,519 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Burnham covers an area of approximately 19.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burnham a particularly low-crime area.
Burnham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Huntercombe, Burnham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Burnham includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burnhamparish.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Burnham
In the last 24 months, 136 planning applications were submitted near Burnham. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Burnham.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burnham were full planning applications (52), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (21). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 20 medium-scale applications, 104 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 104 applications
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