How long do planning decisions take near Overton Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Overton Bridge is 54 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 Overton Bridge?

The planning approval rate near Overton Bridge is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Overton Bridge?

The most common type of planning application near Overton Bridge is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Overton Bridge?

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Overton Bridge, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overton Bridge, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Overton Bridge are administered by Wrexham County Borough Council. View the full Wrexham County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Overton Bridge

Overton, also known as Overton-on-Dee, is a village and community located in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, near the Welsh-English border. Historically a market town, Overton lies on the edge of an escarpment overlooking the River Dee, from which it takes its name. This picturesque setting may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £200,929 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wrexham
Parliamentary constituency: Wrexham
LSOA: Wrexham 016A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Overton Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Overton Bridge.

- ROSE HILL LODGE, ERBISTOCK, WREXHAM, LL13 0DR
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER P/2024/1370)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wrexham | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Overton Bridge in Wrexham

Property prices in Overton Bridge show an average sale price of £200,929, 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 Overton Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Overton Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Dee (England) SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Dee and Bala Lake. 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 Overton Bridge

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Overton Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Overton Bridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Overton Bridge were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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