How long do planning decisions take near Combs?

The average planning decision time near Combs is 36 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 Combs?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Combs?

The most common type of planning application near Combs is listed building consent applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Combs, Suffolk Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Combs, Suffolk.

Suffolk · England · settlement

Planning applications in Combs are administered by Mid Suffolk District Council. View the full Mid Suffolk District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Combs

Population: 701 (2021)

District: Mid Suffolk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
LSOA: Mid Suffolk 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Combs.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Combs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Combs.

- 16 Model Farm Park Road Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2JG
Householder Application - Retention of External Boiler
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-06
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- 16 Model Farm Park Road Combs IP14 2JG
Application for Listed Building Consent - Re-slating of roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 7 Model Farm Park Road Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2JG
Application for Listed Building Consent - Replacement of rotten timber windows and front door. Existing softwood double glazed storm casements with drip detail and solid glazing bars with same. Existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-20
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- 7 Model Farm Park Road Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2JG
Application for Listed Building Consent - 1no. new opening formed in original brickwork wall (expose and enlarge existing opening); modern partition walls removed and altered and new partition walls i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-19
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- North Of Park Road Combs IP14 2JW
Notification from Statutory Undertaker - UK Power Networks - Pole 217346 to be moved approximately 5m to the north to allow for an additional stay to be added to the pole and avoid causing an obstruct
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2024-07-31
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- 3 Russet Gardens Combs Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2EU
Application for Works to Trees subject to Tree Preservation Order MS45 T39 - Remove 1 Limb from 1 No. Horse Chestnut (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-08-23
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- 15 Model Farm Park Road Combs IP14 2JG
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of a glazed rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2023-04-15
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A brief summary of Combs in Suffolk

Combs is a village and civil parish situated in Suffolk, directly south of Stowmarket. The area features a distinctive half-mile (800m) glacial valley known as 'Slough', which may influence local planning considerations and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 701 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Suffolk district.

Property prices in Combs show an average sale price of £308,161, 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 Combs a particularly low-crime area.

Combs has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stowmarket. 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 Combs includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combs Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Combs 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 Combs

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Combs. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Combs were listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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