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Planning in Overtown

Only 5 decisions near Overtown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Overtown in the last 24 months, from Lancaster City Council's planning register.

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About Overtown

Overtown, located in Lancashire, is a civil parish known as Burrow-with-Burrow. The population has seen a slight decline, from 191 residents in the 2001 census to 182 in the 2011 census, indicating a stable yet small community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Property prices in Overtown show an average sale price of £332,400, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Overtown area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes Overtown a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Overtown has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Overtown 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 Overtown, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Overtown.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Overtown?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Overtown.
What types of planning applications are most common near Overtown?
The most common type of planning application near Overtown is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Overtown?
You can search and track planning applications near Overtown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.