How long do planning decisions take near Overley?

The average planning decision time near Overley is 46 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 Overley?

The planning approval rate near Overley is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Overley?

The most common type of planning application near Overley is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Overley, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overley, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Overley are administered by East Staffordshire Borough Council. View the full East Staffordshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Overley

Orgreave is a hamlet located in the Trent Valley, approximately 6.5 miles northeast of Lichfield, within the Lichfield district of Staffordshire. Now part of the parish of Alrewas, this former civil parish is situated near the A513 road. As of 1881, Orgreave had a population of 113, providing a historical context for potential planning applications in this quaint area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £322,419 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
LSOA: East Staffordshire 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Overley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Overley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Overley.

- 37 Mill End Lane Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BY
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 2 Mays Walk Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7DT
Demolition of existing single storey conservatory structure to rear, and construction of replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 26 Mill End Lane Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BX
First floor side extension to form bedroom with en suite and new pitched roof to front garage & rear utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-05-07
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- 1 Manor Fields Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7DA
Erection of a single storey extension to the existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-07-12
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- 111 Main Street Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7ED
Installation of entrance gates and stone wall to the front of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2024-05-10
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- 16 Mill End Lane Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BX
Erection of 1no dwelling to replace existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-09-15
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- 16 Mill End Lane Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BX
Replacement of ground floor door and window and alterations to first floor to provide separate access to master bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-07-20
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- 15 Church Road Alrewas Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 7BT
Installation of new timber framed double glazed windows and replacement of conservatory with oak framed sun room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Overley in Staffordshire

Property prices in Overley show an average sale price of £322,419, 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 Overley a particularly low-crime area.

Overley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Alrewas. 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.

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Planning Activity in Overley

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Overley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Overley.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Overley were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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