How long do planning decisions take near Combe?

The average planning decision time near Combe is 40 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 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Combe?

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Combe, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Combe, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Combe are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Combe

Combe is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles northeast of Witney in Oxfordshire. Nestled alongside the River Evenlode to the south and southwest, it features historical boundaries that include the Akeman Street Roman road to the northwest and the edge of Blenheim Great Park to the east. As of the 2011 Census, Combe has a population of 768, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for planning applications.

Population: 779 (2021)

District: West Oxfordshire

Website: http://www.combepc.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £408,117 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Combe.

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

6 planning applications found near Combe.

- Pound Cottage West End Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NP
T1 Plum tree fell to ground level T2 Multi stemmed willow reduce by 4-5 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/01364/TCA - Pound Cottage West End Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NP
T1 Plum tree fell to ground level T2 Multi stemmed willow reduce by 4-5 meters
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
26/01364/TCA · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Pound Cottage West End Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NP
T1 Plum tree fell to ground level T2 Multi stemmed willow reduce by 4-5 meters
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
- 1 Orchard Close Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NU
Variation of condition 02 (approved plans) relating to 23/00865/HHD to allow for alterations to approved materials and fenestration (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- The Old Chapel Church Walk Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NQ
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Bibury Cottage Church Walk Combe Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8NQ
Discharge of condition 5 (access details) of planning permission 25/00689/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Combe in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Combe show an average sale price of £408,117, 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.

Combe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Millwood End, Combe. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Combe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Long Hanborough Gravel Pit SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Combe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.combepc.org/. 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 Combe

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Combe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Combe were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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