How long do planning decisions take near Lenborough?

The average planning decision time near Lenborough 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 Lenborough?

The planning approval rate near Lenborough is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lenborough?

The most common type of planning application near Lenborough is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lenborough?

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Lenborough, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lenborough, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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About Lenborough

Lenborough is a small hamlet located within the civil parish of Gawcott with Lenborough, adjacent to Gawcott in Buckinghamshire, England. This quaint community is part of the larger Buckingham area, making it a relevant point of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £387,830 (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 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lenborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lenborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Lenborough.

- Dove Cote Barn Manor Farm Lenborough Buckingham MK18 4BT
Front porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-27
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- Hill Brick Barn Lenborough Road Gawcott Buckinghamshire MK18 4BP
Householder application for proposed new front entrance area with oak framed canopy, wood burning stove with external flue, fenestration alterations and new external garage doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Hill Farm House Lenborough Road Gawcott Buckinghamshire MK18 4BP
Householder application for single storey porch to front entrance door
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-10-25
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- Hill Farm House Lenborough Road Gawcott Buckinghamshire MK18 4BP
Listed building application for single storey porch to front entrance door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-10-25
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A brief summary of Lenborough in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Lenborough show an average sale price of £387,830, 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 Lenborough a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lenborough 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.

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Planning Activity in Lenborough

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Lenborough. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Lenborough.

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

The most common application types near Lenborough were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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