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Planning in Overton

Approved
87%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Overton in the last 24 months, from City of York Council's planning register.

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Around Overton

Postcode districts

YO26 290 applications in the last 12 monthsYO30 235 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City of York Council

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About Overton

Overton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of York. With a population of fewer than 100 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census, Overton is part of the larger civil parish of Shipton, making it an area of interest for planning applications within this tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 54 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hambleton district.

Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £312,714, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Overton has 1 nature designation 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Overton?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Overton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Overton?
The average planning decision time near Overton is 61 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 87%. 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 4 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.