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Planning in Wooburn

Approved
81%
74 of 87 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wooburn in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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About Wooburn

Wooburn is a large village situated in Buckinghamshire, England, positioned off the A4094 road between Wooburn Green and Bourne End. Nestled near the River Thames, it lies approximately two miles southwest of Beaconsfield and four miles east of Marlow. As one of the two main settlements within the civil parish of Wooburn in the Wycombe district, it presents various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,792. It sits within the Wooburn district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wooburn area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wooburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wooburn has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wooburn 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wooburn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Wooburn. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (67), tree works (31), discharge of conditions (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wooburn?
In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Wooburn. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wooburn?
The average planning decision time near Wooburn is 62 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 Wooburn?
The planning approval rate near Wooburn is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wooburn?
The most common type of planning application near Wooburn is full planning applications, with 67 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wooburn?
You can search and track planning applications near Wooburn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.