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Planning in Burnham

Approved
78%
42 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burnham in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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Around Burnham

Postcode districts

SL1 618 applications in the last 12 monthsSL6 1,074 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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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. 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.

The area around Burnham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burnham 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.burnhamparish.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Burnham, 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, 160 planning applications were submitted near Burnham. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (24), outline applications (21).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burnham?
In the last 24 months, 160 planning applications were submitted near Burnham. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burnham?
The average planning decision time near Burnham is 53 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 Burnham?
The planning approval rate near Burnham is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burnham?
The most common type of planning application near Burnham is full planning applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burnham?
You can search and track planning applications near Burnham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.