Overton, Shropshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Overton, Shropshire.
Shropshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Overton are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Overton
Overton is a quaint village located in south Shropshire, England. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications amidst the picturesque landscape and close-knit community.
District: Richard's Castle
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £292,778 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 001A
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
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A brief summary of Overton in Shropshire
Overton is a quaint village located in south Shropshire, England. Known for its rural charm, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications amidst the picturesque landscape and close-knit community. It sits within the Richard's Castle district.
Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £292,778, 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 one conservation area within its boundaries: Ludlow. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mortimer Forest SSSI, Teme Bank SSSI, River Teme SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Overton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Overton.
The most common application types near Overton were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ludford planning applications
- Steventon planning applications
- Ashford Bowdler planning applications
- Batchcott planning applications
- Ludlow planning applications
- Ashford Carbonell planning applications
- Richards Castle planning applications
- Priors Halton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.