Comberford, Staffordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Comberford, Staffordshire.
Staffordshire · England · settlement
About Comberford
Comberford is a quaint settlement located in Staffordshire, England, approximately 4 kilometres (2 miles) north-east of Tamworth, accessible via the A513 road. Historically part of the parish of Wigginton, it now falls within the Wigginton and Hopwas civil parish in the Lichfield district, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to rural development and local infrastructure.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Tamworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Tamworth
- LSOA: Tamworth 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Comberford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Comberford.
- 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 Comberford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Comberford.
- - Land East Of Elford Road Elford Tamworth Staffordshire
Agricultural Determination: Erection of agricultural stock building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - 18 Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Crown lift to 2.5 metres from ground level and removal of deadwood of 1No Yew tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2022-02-01
View full details - - New Brookside Cottage Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BQ
Single storey extensions to side and two storey extension to side, conversion of garage and installation of 4no roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2021-03-09
View full details - - Comberford Lodge Farm Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BQ
Erection of a wall and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2020-11-18
View full details - - Manor Farmhouse Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Works to listed building to allow conversion of existing farmhouse to form 4no two bedroom apartments, including demolition and rebuilding of existing single storey outbuildings, provision of car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2018-02-26
View full details - - Manor Farmhouse Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Conversion of existing farmhouse to form 4no two bedroom apartments, including demolition and rebuilding of existing single storey outbuildings, provision of car parking area and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2018-02-26
View full details - - Threshing Barn Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire
Works to listed building to allow the conversion of barn to form 3 no bedroom dwelling and roof alterations to existing side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2018-02-26
View full details - - 6 Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Prior Notification : Proposed single storey rear extension projecting 6.00m from the rear wall of the original dwelling and reaching a max height of 2.90m and eaves height of 2.80m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2016-06-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent Brookside Cottage Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BQ
Change of use of land to keeping of horses including the creation of paddock and manege
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2012-08-24
View full details - - Manor Farm Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Revised access drive to approved barn conversion under application 11/01366/COU
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2012-08-13
View full details - - Manor Farm Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Works to listed building to enable the conversion of barn to form a 2 bedroom dwelling and creation of access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2012-02-14
View full details - - Manor Farm Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Conversion of barn to form a 2 bedroom dwelling and creation of access track
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2012-01-06
View full details - - 6 Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Single storey rear extension to form conservatory and front canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2011-03-15
View full details - - Hagley House Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Erection of sun lounge to the side of dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2010-10-15
View full details - - Hagley House Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
Erection to sun lounge to the side of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2010-07-29
View full details - - Church House Manor Lane Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BG
New double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2002-04-19
View full details - - Brookside Cottage Comberford Tamworth Staffordshire B79 9BQ
Replacement dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lichfield | Date: 2000-06-30
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A brief summary of Comberford in Staffordshire
Comberford is a quaint settlement located in Staffordshire, England, approximately 4 kilometres (2 miles) north-east of Tamworth, accessible via the A513 road. Historically part of the parish of Wigginton, it now falls within the Wigginton and Hopwas civil parish in the Lichfield district, making it a relevant area for planning applications related to rural development and local infrastructure.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Comberford a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Comberford 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 Comberford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Comberford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Comberford.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Comberford were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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