Search Farnham planning applications
38 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Farnham · updated daily · Waverley Borough Council
- 16, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQAwaiting decisionWidening The Existing Dropped Kerb To Allow Safer Vehicular Access.HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 4 Nov 2026WA/2026/02018
- 6, Uplands Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BPAwaiting decisionConstruction Of Decking With Balustrade And Associated Works.HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 2 Nov 2026WA/2026/02013
- 19, Searle Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8LJAwaiting decisionApplication Under Section 73 To Vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) Of Wa/2026/01451 To Provide 2No. Areas Of Flat Roofs.VARY OR REMOVE CONDITIONSReceived 28 Oct 2026WA/2026/02005
- 43 The Lamb, Abbey Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7RJAwaiting decisionChange Of Use With Extensions And Alterations To Existing Public House To Provide 5 Flats With Associated Works.FULL APPLICATIONReceived 26 Oct 2026WA/2026/01968
- 4 Mavins Court, Greenhill Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8JNAwaiting decisionErection Of An Orangery.HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATIONReceived 23 Oct 2026WA/2026/01965
Planning in Farnham
- Approved
- 92%
- 97 of 106 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Farnham in the last 24 months, from Waverley Borough Council's planning register.
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Planning authority: Waverley Borough Council
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About Farnham
Farnham, a vibrant market town in Surrey, England, is located approximately 36 miles southwest of London within the Borough of Waverley, near the Hampshire border. Nestled along the north branch of the River Wey and at the western end of the North Downs, Farnham encompasses a civil parish that includes the villages of Badshot Lea, Hale, and Wrecclesham, covering an area of 14.1 square miles. With a population of 39,488 recorded in 2011, Farnham is an important location for planning applications, offering a mix of historic charm and modern development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 42,199 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Waverley district.
Farnham covers an area of approximately 36.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
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 8 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.gov.uk/index.php.
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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, 178 planning applications were submitted near Farnham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (63), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).