How long do planning decisions take near Overton?

The average planning decision time near Overton is 50 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Overton?

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

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Overton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overton, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Overton are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 54 (2021)

District: Hambleton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,714 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: York
Parliamentary constituency: York Outer
LSOA: York 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Overton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Overton.

- Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) Project Overton Road Overton North Yorkshire YO30 1YL
Discharge of requirement 18 (Site specific Infrastructure), criteria (1)(a) On-site buildings and criteria (2)(b) Fencing - Details submitted in relation to Stage 2 of the National Grid Yorkshire Gree
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-08-29
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- Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) Project Overton Road Overton North Yorkshire YO30 1YL
Discharge of Requirement 18 (Approval of Details having regard to the Design Approach to Site Specific Infrastructure) for 18 (1) (a), Overton Substation of the 'The National Grid Yorkshire Green Ener
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) Project Overton Road Overton North Yorkshire YO30 1YL
Discharge of Requirement 6 (Construction Management Plans) (1) c) -Pollution incident Control Plan and f) Site Waste Management Plan) for Stage 5 (Tadcaster and Shipton substations), of the 'The Natio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-12-10
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- Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) Project Overton Road Overton North Yorkshire YO30 1YL
Discharge of Requirement 6 (Construction Management Plans) (1) c) -Pollution Incidence Control Plan for Sub Stage 1.2 of the 'The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement (Green) Project Overton Road Overton North Yorkshire YO30 1YL
Discharge of Requirement 6 (Construction Management Plans) (1) a) -Soil and Aftercare Management Plan for Sub Stage 1.2 of the 'The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Developmen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hambleton | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Overton in North Yorkshire

Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £312,714, 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 a particularly low-crime area.

Overton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nether Poppleton, Upper Poppleton. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Overton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 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 were discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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