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Builders in Bourton-on-the-Water
1 builder we list covers Bourton-on-the-Water. All cover the town from nearby. 1 is on a trade register.
Also coversNorthleachLower SlaughterUpper SlaughterLittle RissingtonWyck RissingtonClapton-on-the-HillGreat Rissington
Only 1 builder we list says it covers Bourton-on-the-Water so far. Firms in nearby towns may also work here, so ask them: Stow-on-the-Wold (2 firms), Moreton-in-Marsh (3 firms), Burford (3 firms), Cirencester (8 firms), Winchcombe (1 firm).
Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Bourton-on-the-Water. Nobody pays for position.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron's Building ServicesLtd company 13276767 | Minchinhampton GL6 24 mi Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Witney +7 |
Cotswold stonework, Dry stone walling, New builds, Extensions | 01453 882411Website |
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Short answer
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village on the River Windrush, inside the Cotswolds National Landscape. Low ground by the river has flood risk, and the centre is a conservation area. Northleach, also covered here, has some of the oldest housing in the district. Cotswold District Council handles planning, listed building consent and building control.
Builders in Bourton-on-the-Water by service
Which homes do Bourton builders work on?
Many newer ones. In the Bourton-on-the-Water and Vale area, 27.5 per cent of homes on the Council Tax list date from 2000 or later. Another 24.5 per cent were built from 1973 to 1999.
The old stone cottages by the river and the green are fewer. About 23 per cent of homes in the area date from before 1919.
Northleach is very different. In the Northleach, Coln Valley and Ampneys area, 41.2 per cent of homes date from before 1900. Only 12.8 per cent date from 2000 or later.
What does the river mean for an extension?
On low ground, it can mean a flood risk assessment with any planning application. Check the GOV.UK long term flood risk service for your address first.
If the house is in flood zone 2 or 3, GOV.UK standing advice applies to an extension of up to 250 square metres. Floors and flood-resistant materials go at least 600 millimetres above the estimated flood level.
Ask the builder which flood-resistant materials the quote includes.
What colour stone should a builder use here?
Stone that matches the village. The Cotswold Design Code says colour runs from lighter creams in the south of the district to deeper honey tones in the north.
It says the right colour for each place is vital when you extend a stone building. Ask the builder where the new stone comes from, and ask to see a sample panel.
In the National Landscape, cladding a wall in stone, render or timber is not permitted development. Neither is an extension of more than one storey at the rear.
Who handles building work rules in Bourton?
Cotswold District Council handles planning, listed building consent and building regulations here. A registered private approver can do the building regulations part instead.
Plan the work with the visitor season in mind, because the centre streets are narrow.
Questions
Does this page cover Northleach?
Yes. Northleach is part of the Bourton hub, with its own conservation area. Firms here also work in the Slaughters and the Rissingtons.
Can I build a rear extension in Bourton without permission?
A single-storey rear extension of up to 3 metres, or 4 metres on a detached house, often needs no application. The longer prior approval route is closed here.
Where can I read about the Bourton conservation area?
Cotswold District Council publishes a boundary map, a character map and a conservation area statement for Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Sources
- Valuation Office Agency: Council Tax stock of properties 2025 (build period, table CTSOP4.1)
- House of Commons Library: MSOA names
- GOV.UK: check your long term flood risk
- GOV.UK: Flood risk assessment, standing advice (minor extensions)
- Cotswold District Council: Cotswold Design Code, Local Plan 2011 to 2031, Appendix D (PDF)
- Natural England: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England) boundaries
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 1 (article 2(3) land)
- General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2 Part 1 (extensions, roofs and outbuildings)
- GOV.UK: Permitted development rights for householders, technical guidance
- Cotswold District Council: conservation area maps
- Cotswold District Council: listed buildings
- Cotswold District Council: apply for building regulations approval