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Planning in Overton

Approved
94%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Overton in the last 24 months, from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's planning register.

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About Overton

Overton is a picturesque village and parish located in Hampshire, England, positioned between Basingstoke to the east and Andover and Whitchurch to the west. The area encompasses smaller hamlets, including Southington, Northington, Ashe, Polhampton, and Quidhampton, with the latter two situated to the north. The River Test, known for its scenic beauty, has its source just a mile east of Overton in Ashe, making the village a charming location for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,665 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Basingstoke and Deane district.

Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £354,272, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Overton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Overton 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 Overton, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Overton?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Overton. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Overton?
The average planning decision time near Overton is 48 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?
The planning approval rate near Overton is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Overton?
The most common type of planning application near Overton is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Overton?
You can search and track planning applications near Overton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.