Great Comberton, Worcestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Comberton, Worcestershire.
Worcestershire · England · settlement
About Great Comberton
Great Comberton is a quaint village located in Worcestershire, England, known for its picturesque rural charm and community spirit. Its local planning applications often reflect the village's commitment to maintaining its historical character while accommodating modern developments. This makes it a focal point for those interested in rural planning and development initiatives in the region.
Population: 286 (2021) · Area: 388.6 km²
District: Wychavon
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Great Comberton.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £412,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wychavon
- Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire
- LSOA: Wychavon 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Comberton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Comberton.
- 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 Great Comberton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Great Comberton.
- - Church House Church Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DS
Demolition of garage and erection of garden room and store (ancillary use to the main dwelling)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Vine Cottage Russell Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DT
Replace three rotting soft wood casement windows with very similar hard wood 'heritage' double glaze casement windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Fern Cottage Russell Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DT
Retrospective application for repairs to outbuilding/barn within the curtilage of grade 2 listed fern cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Valley House Church Street Great Comberton Pershore WR10 3DS
Demolition of detached garage and erection of new garage and summerhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wychavon | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Great Comberton in Worcestershire
Great Comberton is a quaint village located in Worcestershire, England, known for its picturesque rural charm and community spirit. Its local planning applications often reflect the village's commitment to maintaining its historical character while accommodating modern developments. This makes it a focal point for those interested in rural planning and development initiatives in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 286 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wychavon district.
Great Comberton covers an area of approximately 388.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Great Comberton show an average sale price of £412,750, 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 Great Comberton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Comberton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Comberton, Little Comberton. 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 Great Comberton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bredon Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bredon Hill. 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, Great Comberton 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 Great Comberton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Great Comberton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Comberton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Great Comberton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Comberton were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Comberton planning applications
- Pensham planning applications
- Birlingham planning applications
- Wick planning applications
- Pershore planning applications
- Bredon's Norton planning applications
- Bricklehampton planning applications
- Eckington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.