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Planning in Farnham

Only 4 decisions near Farnham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Farnham in the last 24 months, from Uttlesford District Council's planning register.

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Around Farnham

Postcode districts

CM23 479 applications in the last 12 monthsCM2 437 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Uttlesford District Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 418 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Uttlesford district.

Property prices in Farnham show an average sale price of £641,314, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Farnham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Farnham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.farnham-school.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Farnham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Farnham.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Farnham?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Farnham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Farnham?
The most common type of planning application near Farnham is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Farnham?
You can search and track planning applications near Farnham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.