How long do planning decisions take near Over Town?

The average planning decision time near Over Town is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Over Town?

The most common type of planning application near Over Town is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Over Town?

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Over Town, Lancashire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Over Town, Lancashire.

Lancashire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £144,576 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Burnley
Parliamentary constituency: Burnley
LSOA: Burnley 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Over Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Over Town.

- 22 Mount Crescent Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4TN
Single storey flat roof rear extension, porch infill extension to the front elevation, garage roof conversion and dormer extension with increased height.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 243 Burnley Road Cliviger Lancashire BB10 4SP
Demolish existing semi-detached house and replace with enlarged semi-detached house (re-submission of application FUL/2023/0406)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Burnley | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Over Town in Lancashire

Over Town is a settlement located in Lancashire, England.

Property prices in Over Town show an average sale price of £144,576, 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 Over Town a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Over Town includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Over Town

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Over Town. The average decision time was 62 days.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Over Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Over Town were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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