Farncombe, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farncombe, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Farncombe
Farncombe, a village within the Waverley district of Surrey, is located approximately 0.8 miles northeast of Godalming town centre and is distinguished by its proximity to the Lammas Lands common land. The village is bordered by Compton to the northwest and Bramley to the east, with Charterhouse School situated to the west and Loseley Park just a mile north. This strategic location makes Farncombe a relevant area for planning applications, especially concerning residential and educational developments.
District: Godalming
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £538,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
- LSOA: Waverley 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farncombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farncombe.
- 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 Farncombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Farncombe.
- - 31 Nursery Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3JU
Erection of extensions and alterations following demolition of existing outbuildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 34, Farncombe Hill, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2AU
Installation of an air source heat pump and electric vehicle charging point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 97, Green Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3TB
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.00 M for which the height would be 3.50 M and for which the height of the eaves would
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 121 And 122, Northbourne, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3SQ
Application for works to trees subject of tree preservation order 05/17
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 1 Silver Mist, Farncombe Hill, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2BP
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 23A Bourne Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3NL
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class ma - prior notification application for change of use of bakery and offices (use class e) to a dwelling (use class c3) .
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 20, George Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for hip to gable and dormer extensions to provide habitable accommodation in roof space including installation of rooflights and alterations to ground and f
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 73, Combe Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3SL
Amendment to wa/2025/00649 - alteration to fenestrations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 13, Binscombe Crescent, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3RA
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 16/20
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 127, George Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LX
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for extension to roof to allow habitable room in the roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 11, Perrior Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3PY
Change of use of detached outbuilding (use class c3) to mixed use residential and business for use as a dog grooming business (suI generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 63, Binscombe Crescent, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3RA
The erection of a single storey side extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m for which the height would be 3m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9M.
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 44, Binscombe Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3PP
Erection of single storey extension and alterations to elevations following demolition of existing outbuilding; alterations to integral garage to provide additional habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 35, Loseley Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3RE
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory and extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 67, Oak Mead, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3RQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend 3.60 M beyond the rear wall of the original house for which the height would be 3.50 M and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.50
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 32 Ashleigh Villa, George Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LS
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for hip to gable and dormer extensions with installation of rooflights to provide habitable accommodation in roof space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 54 Silo Drive, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 3NX
Alterations to detached garage to provide additional habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 5, Furze Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3NW
Application under section 73 to vary condition 1 of wa/2024/00228 (approved plans) to allow change from pitched roof to flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 7, Furze Lane, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3NW
Erection of extensions following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 53, Binscombe Crescent, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3RA
Amendment to wa/2024/00064 to change the roof extension on the side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Waverley | Date: 2024-09-02
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A brief summary of Farncombe in Surrey
Farncombe, a village within the Waverley district of Surrey, is located approximately 0.8 miles northeast of Godalming town centre and is distinguished by its proximity to the Lammas Lands common land. The village is bordered by Compton to the northwest and Bramley to the east, with Charterhouse School situated to the west and Loseley Park just a mile north. This strategic location makes Farncombe a relevant area for planning applications, especially concerning residential and educational developments. It sits within the Godalming district.
Property prices in Farncombe show an average sale price of £538,870, 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 Farncombe a particularly low-crime area.
Farncombe has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Compton, Binscombe, Godalming, Godalming Centre, River Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Farncombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wey Valley Meadows SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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 Farncombe
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Farncombe. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Farncombe.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farncombe were full planning applications (26), tree works (19), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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