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 25%. 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 full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Overton?

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Overton, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Overton, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Overton are administered by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council. View the full Staffordshire Moorlands District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

2 planning applications found near Overton.

- OVERTON FARM , Fole Lane , Overton , Hollington , Staffordshire , ST10 4HW
Retention of existing outbuilding and change of use to form holiday accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-11-21
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- OVERTON FARM , Fole Lane , Fole , Staffordshire , ST10 4HW
Change of use and alteration of former agricultural building to form 1no. dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Overton in Staffordshire

Overton is a settlement located in Staffordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Overton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Overton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Overton.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Overton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Overton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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