How long do planning decisions take near Farnham?

The average planning decision time near Farnham is 25 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 Farnham?

The planning approval rate near Farnham is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Farnham?

The most common type of planning application near Farnham is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Farnham?

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Farnham, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Farnham, Essex.

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About Farnham

Farnham is a village and civil parish located in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England, just 2 miles north of Bishop's Stortford. The area features a dispersed development pattern, encompassing the village itself and several hamlets such as Farnham Green, Chatter End, Level's End, and Hazel End. As of the 2021 census, the population of the parish stood at 418, making it a small yet distinct community within the region.

Population: 418 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

Website: http://www.farnham-school.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £682,323 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Farnham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Farnham.

- 40 Rectory Lane Farnham Bishops Stortford Essex CM23 1HU
Proposed singe storey extension - extending 6 metres from the rear wall, maximum height 2.90 metres and height to eaves 2.55 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Walkers Coach House Levels Green Upwick Road Farnham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1HY
Certificate of Lawful development for Walkers Coach House as a dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 17 Rectory Lane Farnham Essex CM23 1HT
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-02-02
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- The Rectory Stortford Road Farnham Essex CM23 1HR
Demolition of existing conservatory, replaced with proposed part two storey part single storey rear extension and first floor extension over existing kitchen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Farnham in Essex

Property prices in Farnham show an average sale price of £682,323, 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 Farnham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Farnham includes 2 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, Farnham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.farnham-school.org/. 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

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Farnham. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 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 Farnham.

The average decision time of 25 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 were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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