Great Bourton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Bourton, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Great Bourton
Great Bourton is a picturesque village located approximately 3 miles north of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England. As the largest settlement within the civil parish of Bourton, it had a population of 614 according to the 2011 Census, making it an important community for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 614
District: Bourton
Website: http://www.bourtons.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Bourton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Bourton.
- 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 Great Bourton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Bourton.
- - Crockwell Farm Barns Manor Road Great Bourton OX17 1QT
Conversion of barn to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Highfield House Claridge Gardens Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1FJ
Garage extension and additional gravel area for car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Manorbier 7A Valley View Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1QJ
RETROSPECTIVE - Excavation and removal of the existing driveway with the creation of a replacement driveway using a concrete base
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2-14 (even) Garners Field Great Bourton Banbury OX17 1FH
Confirmation that all obligations contained in Section 106 Agreement dated 31 May 2017 as supplemented by Supplemental Section 106 Agreement dated 5 November 2019 (Reference: 16/01979/F) have been com
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Spittals Farmhouse Main Street Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1QL
Installation of a garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Old Bakehouse Swan Lane Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1QR
Alterations to existing extension to amend existing windows, doors and roof; associated internal renovations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Old Orchard Cottage Manor Road Great Bourton OX17 1QT
Demolition of existing single storey extension and erection of a new rear single storey extension, conversion of loft space into bedroom accommodation with new dormer window, conservation rooflight an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Kings Cottage The Green Great Bourton Oxfordshire OX17 1QH
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel) and 5 (details - windows and doors) of 22/02030/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Great Bourton in Oxfordshire
Great Bourton is a picturesque village located approximately 3 miles north of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England. As the largest settlement within the civil parish of Bourton, it had a population of 614 according to the 2011 Census, making it an important community for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 614. It sits within the Bourton district.
Property prices in Great Bourton show an average sale price of £362,428, 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 Great Bourton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Bourton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Oxford Canal. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Bourton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bourtons.net/. 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 Great Bourton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Bourton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Bourton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Great Bourton were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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