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Planning in Overton

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Overton

Overton, located in the City and County of Swansea, sits on the scenic Gower Peninsula, which is home to over twenty villages and communities. Renowned for its stunning landscapes, much of the peninsula is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were amendments (9), full planning applications (4), other applications (4). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Overton?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Overton. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Overton?
The average planning decision time near Overton is 43 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 92%. 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 amendment applications, with 9 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.