Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanbourne, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Swanbourne
Swanbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, positioned two miles east of Winslow and three miles west of Stewkley. Its rural charm and proximity to larger towns make it a notable area for planning applications, particularly for those interested in residential developments and community projects.
Population: 419 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanbourne.
- 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 Swanbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Swanbourne.
- - Land Off Mursley Road Swanbourne Buckinghamshire
9no. dwellings including vehicular and pedestrian access, drainage, landscaping and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 Tattams Lane Swanbourne Buckinghamshire MK17 0SU
Rear single storey extension with alterations to existing fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 2 Winslow Road Swanbourne Buckinghamshire MK17 0SW
Front GardenT1 - Indian Bean Tree - Reduce overall crown by 2/2.5m and prune to clear telephone cableRear GardenT2 - Lime - Prune to remove basal and epicormic growth up to main branch union
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 2 Winslow Road Swanbourne Buckinghamshire MK17 0SW
T1 - WALNUT - Reduce braced lateral limb back to suitable growth points approx 2m and prune remaining crown to balance by approx 1/1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Swanbourne in Buckinghamshire
Swanbourne is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, positioned two miles east of Winslow and three miles west of Stewkley. Its rural charm and proximity to larger towns make it a notable area for planning applications, particularly for those interested in residential developments and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 419 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Swanbourne show an average sale price of £330,065, 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 Swanbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Swanbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swanbourne, Mursley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Swanbourne 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 Swanbourne
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Swanbourne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swanbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Swanbourne were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.