Farnham, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farnham, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Farnham are administered by Waverley Borough Council. View the full Waverley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 42,199 (2021) · Area: 36.5 km²
District: Waverley
Website: http://www.farnham.gov.uk/index.php
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £641,314 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Waverley
- Parliamentary constituency: Farnham and Bordon
- LSOA: Waverley 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
60 planning applications found near Farnham.
- - 15, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NF
Alterations to existing commercial building retaining ground floor retail unit and conversion of first and second floors into a separate office unit; installation of an additional air conditioning uni
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 15, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NF
Listed building consent for internal and external alterations to create two separate commercial units with installation of an additional air conditioning unit and construction of an external staircase
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 62 63 Clarendon House, Downing Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PN
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class ma - prior notification application for change of use from commercial business and service (use class e) to 6 no. Dwellings (use class
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Copper Beech House, Trebor Avenue, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8JH
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order wa119
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Coley House, Tilford Road, Surrey
Application for works to tree subject of tree preservation order 24/06
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 33, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NJ
Listed building consent for installation of replacement first floor windows.
Status: Undecided | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 33, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NJ
Installation of replacement first floor windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 13, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7RX
Advertisement consent to display internally illuminated panels on either side of bt street hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 13, East Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7RX
Installation of 1no. Bt street hub unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 38, The Borough, Surrey
Erection of 3 dwellings with amenity space refuse and cycle stores; erection of entrance gates and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Granton House, 6 Longley Road, Farnham, GU9 8LZ
Erection of two storey extensions and alterations to elevations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 3, Arthur Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8PB
Certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for hip to gable and dormer extensions with installation of rooflights to provide habitable accommodation in roof space; demolition of 2 x chimney stacks.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3, Arthur Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8PB
Erection of single storey extensions following demolition of existing single storey extension and detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 58 Broomleaf Road, Farnham, GU9 8DQ
Erection of single storey extensions and alterations together with alterations to integral garage to provide habitable accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Abbey School, Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY
Details of noise monitoring pursuant to condition 23 of planning permission wa/2024/01080 dated 25 september 2025 (this application is determined by surrey county council under their ref sccref-2025-0
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Wardens House, Homepark House, South Street, Farnham, GU9 7RU
Change of use of wardens accommodation to be used as an age- restricted dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Land Centred Coordinates 485912 137930, Green Lane, Churt, Farnham
Request for screening opinion for appeal reference app/r3650/w/25/3375453 permission in principle pip/2025/00207 for the erection of up to 4 dwellings (as amended by plans and additional information r
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Waverley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 17, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NG
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class g - prior approval for change of use from commercial business and service (use class e) to mixed use; change of use of upper floors to
Status: Permitted | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 9, Broomleaf Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DG
Application under s73 to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of wa/2023/01411 to allow for changes to design and layout including raising roof ridge height and flat roof over store/study element.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 28, The Borough, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7NJ
General permitted development order 2015 schedule 2 part 3 class ma - prior notification application for change of use of first second third and fourth floors and part ground floor from commercial bus
Status: Rejected | Council: Waverley | Date: 2025-12-09
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A brief summary of Farnham in Surrey
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Farnham a particularly low-crime area.
Farnham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Farnham, Great Austins, Farnham, Old Church Lane, Farnham. 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 includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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.gov.uk/index.php. 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, 122 planning applications were submitted near Farnham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Farnham.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Farnham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Farnham were full planning applications (54), amendments (13), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 107 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 65 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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