Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Farnham Common
Farnham Common is a village located in southern Buckinghamshire, England, just 3 miles from both Slough and Beaconsfield along the A355 road. Covering an area of 2.5 miles, it boasts a population of approximately 6,000 residents and is situated adjacent to the historic Burnham Beeches woodland. As part of the civil parish of Farnham Royal, the village presents a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in developments near natural reserves.
District: Farnham Royal
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Area Information
- Admin district: Slough
- Parliamentary constituency: Slough
- LSOA: Slough 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farnham Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farnham Common.
- 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 Farnham Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Farnham Common.
- - Stockgrove Templewood Lane Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3HF
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 1 no. 9M medium wooden pole near Stockgrove, T
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 62 Mayflower Way Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UB
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 Mayflower Way Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3TU
Variation of condition 14 (approved plans) attached to planning permission PL/25/3184/VRC relating to variations of the original permission PL/23/3416/FA (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 39 Mayflower Way Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3TU
Application for approval of details subject to condition 6 (ecological enhancements) of planning approval PL/25/3298/FA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 15 Bracken Close Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3JP
Ground floor front and rear extensions, first floor front extension with internal alterations and a permeable driveway enlargement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 7 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Application for approval of details subject to condition 5 (ecological enhancements) of planning approval PL/25/0111/FA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Bungalow 1 Farnham Common House Beaconsfield Road Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3HU
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Bungalow 2 Farnham Common House Beaconsfield Road Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3HU
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed construction of a 1 storey extension, extending beyond the rear property by 2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 8 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Detached outbuilding to rear to be used as home working office, home gym, snooker room & household & garden tools storage space, with associated shower room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Bungalow 2 Farnham Common House Beaconsfield Road Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3HU
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Amendment to Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class AA for: additional storey to existing dwellinghouse (maximum height
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Bungalow 1 Farnham Common House Beaconsfield Road Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3HU
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Amendment to Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class AA for: additional storey to existing dwellinghouse (maximum height
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 12 Crispin Way Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UE
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class A for: single storey rear extension (depth extending from the original rear wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 7 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Application for approval of details subject to condition 5 (bat box) of planning approval PL/25/0111/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 9 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
T1 Oak - Reduce to a 12ft Monolith - (TPO/BCC/1950/12).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 8 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Detached outbuilding to the rear to be used as a snooker room/storage space and associated shower room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 56 Mayflower Way Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UB
Approval of condition 6 (ecology) of planning permission PL/25/1273/FA - Part two storey / part single storey rear extension, internal alterations and 3 skylights to existing roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 7 Frensham Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3QF
Approval of condition 5 (ecology) of planning permission PL/25/0574/FA -Single storey front, first floor side, part two, part first floor rear extensions, addition of a front dormer and additional har
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 8 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class A for: single storey rear extension (depth extending from the original rear wall
Status: Permitted | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Ashenden Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3UF
Variation of condition 9 (Approved plans) of planning application PL/24/2821/FA (Part two storey / part single storey front extension, part two storey / part single storey / part first floor rear exte
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Farnham Common in Buckinghamshire
Farnham Common is a village located in southern Buckinghamshire, England, just 3 miles from both Slough and Beaconsfield along the A355 road. Covering an area of 2.5 miles, it boasts a population of approximately 6,000 residents and is situated adjacent to the historic Burnham Beeches woodland. As part of the civil parish of Farnham Royal, the village presents a unique setting for planning applications, particularly for those interested in developments near natural reserves. It sits within the Farnham Royal district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Farnham Common a particularly low-crime area.
Farnham Common has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hedgerley Village, Stoke Poges West End. 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 Farnham Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burnham Beeches SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Burnham Beeches. 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, Farnham Common 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 Farnham Common
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Farnham Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Farnham Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farnham Common were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (10), telecoms (6). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
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