Overseal, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Overseal, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Overseal are administered by South Derbyshire District Council. View the full South Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Overseal
Overseal is a village and civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Swadlincote and 5 miles west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. With a population of 2,450 recorded in the 2011 census, Overseal is nestled within the National Forest and is one of the southernmost settlements in Derbyshire, bordering Leicestershire and in proximity to the villages of Netherseal and Lullington. This picturesque setting offers potential for various planning applications, given its strategic location and community growth.
Population: 2,693 (2021)
District: South Derbyshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,590 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North West Leicestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: North West Leicestershire 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Overseal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Overseal.
- 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 Overseal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
394 planning applications found near Overseal.
- - 21 Burton Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6LQ
Errection of garage and single storey ancillary accommodation at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 69 Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6LU
Change of use from dwellinghouse (use class C3) to children's care home (use class C2) and associated works at
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Limewood House, Moira Road, Swadlincote, DE12 6JB
The erection of a three car garage/workshop and gym within the roof space at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 20 Lullington Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6NF
The erection of a single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and works to driveway at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land To The South Of Woodville Road Swadlincote Derby DE12 6LY
The change of use of open grazing land to form a 3 pitch family gypsy and traveller site with 3no day rooms and the creation of a new access road on Land to the South of Woodville Road, Swadlincote, D
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 57 Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6LU
The erection of two storey, single storey and first floor extensions, conversion of the loft space with associated roof work and internal modifications at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Land adjacent to Overseal Manor, Moira Road, Overseal, Swadlincote
The variation of condition no's 5 and 8 (window headers and windows) of permission ref. 09/2003/0709/F for The demolition of a bungalow and the erection of a house on
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 63 Woodville Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6LU
Retention of the extension of an existing dropped kerb at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Lime Wood House, 20 Moira Road, Overseal, DE12 6JB
The erection of a garage, workshop and gymnasium at
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Land adjacent to Overseal Manor, Moria Road, Overseal, Derbyshire, DE12 6JB
Prune 1 sycamore (T26) To No more than 2 meters away from the building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Overseal Manor, Moira Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Non-material amendment (seeking amendment to windows) to planning permission ref. 9/2003/0709 for the demolition of a bungalow and the erection of a house on
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Land adjacent Overseal Hall, Moira Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6JB
Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use for material start of planning ref. 9/2003/0709 (The demolition of a bungalow and the erection of a house) at
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Land to the South of Woodville Road, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 6LY
The change of use of open grazing land to form a 3 pitch family gypsy and traveller site and the creation of a new access road on
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Land South of Valley Road, Overseal
Erection of 31 dwellings and associated highway, drainage and landscape works at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 15 Burton Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6LQ
Erection of a rear single storey extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 20 Lullington Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6NF
The erection of a single storey extensions to include a loft conversion with rear dormer and works to driveway to incorporate additional parking and the creation of a dropped kerb with associated work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 119 Lullington Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6NG
Prior Notification of single storey rear extension, with maximum height of 3.150 metres extending 2.472 metres from the rear wall at
Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - 119 Lullington Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6NG
The erection of a single storey rear extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - 45 Moira Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, DE12 6JB
Listed Building Consent for works include reinstating the existing drainage with new black matte mock-cast finishes, installation of underfloor heating, and replacement of windows at
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - 71A Woodville Road, Overseal, DE12 6LU
Retrospective planning application for the erection of a wooden fence at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-05-13
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A brief summary of Overseal in Derbyshire
Overseal is a village and civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Swadlincote and 5 miles west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. With a population of 2,450 recorded in the 2011 census, Overseal is nestled within the National Forest and is one of the southernmost settlements in Derbyshire, bordering Leicestershire and in proximity to the villages of Netherseal and Lullington. This picturesque setting offers potential for various planning applications, given its strategic location and community growth. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,693 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
Property prices in Overseal show an average sale price of £238,590, 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 Overseal a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Overseal 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.
Planning Activity in Overseal
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Overseal. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Overseal.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Overseal were full planning applications (22), outline applications (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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