How long do planning decisions take near Dunton?

The average planning decision time near Dunton is 59 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 Dunton?

The planning approval rate near Dunton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunton?

The most common type of planning application near Dunton is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunton?

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Dunton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunton, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dunton are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunton

Dunton is a village and civil parish located in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England. Positioned about 8 miles north of Aylesbury and 4 miles southeast of Winslow, Dunton offers a rural setting with potential for various planning applications in the surrounding area.

Population: 89 (2021)

District: Buckinghamshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £444,193 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Dunton.

- The Old Cottage Main Road Dunton Buckinghamshire MK18 3LW
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 23/02042/ALB (Listed building application for structural repairs to timber frame, replacement windows, replacement rooflights,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Dunton in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Dunton show an average sale price of £444,193, 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 Dunton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dunton 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 Dunton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dunton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Dunton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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