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Planning in Farnham

Only 3 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 East Suffolk Council's planning register.

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About Farnham

Farnham is a village and civil parish situated approximately 3 miles south-west of Saxmundham in Suffolk, along the A12 road. It is positioned west of Friday Street, south of Benhall Low Street, and north-east of Stratford St Andrew, making it a key location for any planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 119 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Suffolk Coastal district.

Property prices in Farnham show an average sale price of £641,314, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Farnham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Farnham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Farnham has 3 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.

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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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Farnham.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Farnham?
In the last 24 months, 9 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 discharge of conditions, with 5 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.