Horton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horton, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horton are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horton
Horton is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Slapton in Buckinghamshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Ivinghoe, making it a unique location for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area.
District: Slapton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,174 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horton.
- 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 Horton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Horton.
- - Lanthorn Cottage Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Repairs to front elevation timber-framing, repair to decayed jetty bressummer, repairs and reintroduction of missing studs, removal of later brick infill panels, reintroducing a central window and ins
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Lanthorn Cottage Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Listed building consent for repairs to front elevation timber-framing, repair to decayed jetty bressummer, repairs and reintroduction of missing studs, removal of later brick infill panels, reintroduc
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land Outside Horton House Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Maple - Remove. (2001 No 7)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Mentmore Park Farm Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QN
Erection of an agricultural track
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Kings Head Cottage Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Listed building application for single storey side extension, link to and garage conversion to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Kings Head Cottage Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Householder application for single storey side extension, link to and garage conversion to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Horton House Horton Road Horton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QR
Householder application for single storey side extension with flat roof and roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Horton in Buckinghamshire
Horton is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Slapton in Buckinghamshire, England. It falls under the jurisdiction of the parish of Ivinghoe, making it a unique location for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque area. It sits within the Slapton district.
Property prices in Horton show an average sale price of £403,174, 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 Horton a particularly low-crime area.
Horton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mentmore. 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, Horton 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.
Planning Activity in Horton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Horton. 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 Horton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Horton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Horton Wharf planning applications
- Slapton planning applications
- Mentmore planning applications
- Cheddington planning applications
- Ledburn planning applications
- Ivinghoe Aston planning applications
- Northall planning applications
- Little Billington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.