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Planning in Overend

Approved
74%
57 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Overend in the last 24 months, from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Overend

Postcode districts

B63 108 applications in the last 12 monthsB64 57 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Overend

Overend is a locality in the West Midlands known for its notable residents, including British marine artist William Heysham Overend and Australian architect Best Overend. The area has also produced figures across various fields, such as journalist Jonathan Overend and Maltese footballer Jonathan Magri Overend. Additionally, it has been home to several politicians like Robert and Sandra Overend from Northern Ireland, as well as American cyclist Ned Overend, highlighting a diverse community with a rich cultural heritage.

Property prices in Overend show an average sale price of £274,620, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Overend 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 (February 2026). This makes Overend a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Overend has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Overend, 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, 87 planning applications were submitted near Overend. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), amendments (11), outline applications (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Overend?
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Overend. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Overend?
The average planning decision time near Overend is 60 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 Overend?
The planning approval rate near Overend is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Overend?
The most common type of planning application near Overend is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Overend?
You can search and track planning applications near Overend on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.