Overton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Overton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Overton
Overton is a village located in West Yorkshire, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-west of Wakefield and 4 miles south of Ossett. It is adjacent to the larger village of Middlestown to the north-east and lies near Coxley Woods, less than a mile to the south-east. This strategic position makes Overton an area of interest for planning applications, particularly concerning local development and environmental considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Wakefield 029B
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
2 planning applications found near Overton.
- - Plot 4 Moorhouse Gardens Old Road Middlestown WF4 4QN
Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 26/00551/FUL - Plot 4 Moorhouse Gardens Old Road Middlestown WF4 4QN
Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Wakefield Metropolitan | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Overton in West Yorkshire
Overton is a village located in West Yorkshire, England, approximately 5.5 miles south-west of Wakefield and 4 miles south of Ossett. It is adjacent to the larger village of Middlestown to the north-east and lies near Coxley Woods, less than a mile to the south-east. This strategic position makes Overton an area of interest for planning applications, particularly concerning local development and environmental considerations.
Property prices in Overton show an average sale price of £250,889, 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: No data available for publication by HE. 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 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Denby Grange Colliery Ponds SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Denby Grange Colliery Ponds. 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Overton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Overton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Middlestown planning applications
- Netherton planning applications
- Coxley planning applications
- Midgley planning applications
- Thornhill planning applications
- Healey planning applications
- Thornhill Edge planning applications
- Flockton Green 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.