How long do planning decisions take near Combe?

The average planning decision time near Combe is 73 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 Combe?

The planning approval rate near Combe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Combe?

The most common type of planning application near Combe is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Combe?

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Combe, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Combe, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Combe are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Combe

Combe, located in East Sussex, is characterized by its steep, narrow valleys and distinctive small hollows on the hillsides. Typically, a combe refers to a small valley that does not have a running watercourse, making it a unique feature in the landscape. This geographical aspect may influence planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and environmental considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £601,872 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary constituency: Tonbridge
LSOA: Tonbridge and Malling 012E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Combe.

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 Combe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

24 planning applications found near Combe.

- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
GARAGE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-02
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- COOMBE FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
ERECTION OF TWO A FRAME GLAMPING CABINS
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-04
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
GARAGE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-07-14
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- COMBE MANOR, COMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
TO INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CABLE THROUGH COMBE MANOR TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF LOW VOLTAGE OVERHEAD LINE SPANS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-01-23
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 2, 4 AND 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2019/2416/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-11-25
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- COOMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
ADDING HARDCORE AND TOP DRESSING TO EXISTING MUD TRACK TO PROVIDE ALL WEATHER ACCESS TO FIELDS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-10-26
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- BARN ADJACENT TO OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
ERECTION OF DWELLING TO REPLACE BARN CONVERSION APPROVED UNDER THE TERMS OF PLANNING PERMISSION WD/2019/2416/F WITH DETACHED GARAGE AND PROPOSED ACCESS GATES
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2021-09-06
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- COOMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
A RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR THE SITING OF A MOBILE HOME AND ITS ANCILLARY USE AS STAFF ACCOMMODATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE HOLDING AT COMBE MANOR FARM
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2020-12-08
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- BARN ADJACENT TO OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
ERECTION OF DWELLING TO REPLACE BARN CONVERSION APPROVED UNDER THE TERMS OF PLANNING PERMISSION WD/2019/2416/F WITH DETACHED GARAGE AND PROPOSED ACCESS GATES
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2020-11-26
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
CONVERSION OF EXISTING BARN TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING WITH THE ADDITION OF PROPOSED ACCESS GATES.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-11-11
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING BARN TO RESIDENTIAL USE
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-02-04
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU
CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING BARN TO RESIDENTIAL USE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2018-03-23
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- COMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST TN5 6NU
TO RETAIN EXISTING AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED FOR DEMOLITION INCLUDING REFURBISHMENT WITH ADAPTATIONS AND FENCING
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2012-12-21
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- COMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST TN5 6NU
RETROSPECTIVE ALTERATIONS TO WD/2006/1348/F AND WD/2007/3009/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2011-08-16
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST TN5 6NU
SIDE PORCH
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2009-10-06
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- COMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NY.
RELOCATION OF ENTRANCE DRIVE FOR SAFETY REASONS.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2009-01-06
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- COMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST TN5 6NU
CARPORT AND CONTAINER FOR BIOMASS BOILER AND WOOD FUEL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2008-04-01
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- COMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6NU.
CAR PORT AND CONTAINER FOR BIO MASS BOILER AND FUEL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2007-10-09
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- COOMBE MANOR FARM, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST.
REMOVAL OF APPROX. 300 METRES OF HV OVERHEAD LINE AND 140 METRES OF LV OVERHEAD LINE AND UNDERGROUNDING OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY, INCLUDING ERECTION OF NEW WOODEN HV POLE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2007-01-31
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- OAK COTTAGE, COOMBE LANE, WADHURST.
SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND EXTENSION TO RESIDENTIAL CURTILAGE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2006-09-20
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A brief summary of Combe in East Sussex

Property prices in Combe show an average sale price of £601,872, 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 Combe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Combe includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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 Combe

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Combe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Combe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 73 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 Combe were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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