Farningham, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farningham, Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Farningham are administered by Sevenoaks District Council. View the full Sevenoaks District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Farningham
Farningham is a village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, approximately 3 miles southeast of Swanley. With a population of 1,314, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 1,458 (2021)
District: Sevenoaks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £379,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sevenoaks
- Parliamentary constituency: Sevenoaks
- LSOA: Sevenoaks 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farningham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farningham.
- 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 Farningham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Farningham.
- - The Manor House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Common Horse Chestnut x 2 - reduce height by 5-6 metres, reduce lateral growth by 1-2 metres to shape and balance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/01635/WTCA · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - The Manor House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Common Horse Chestnut x 2 - reduce height by 5-6 metres, reduce lateral growth by 1-2 metres to shape and balance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01170/WTCA · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 06 May 2026 - The Carriage House Sparepenny Lane Farningham Kent DA4 0JH
Various works to trees
Status: Undecided | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-05-06 - - No 56 And The Old Smithy 58 High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DB
Details pursuant to condition 8 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of 23/03266/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - No 56 And The Old Smithy 58 High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DB
Details pursuant to condition 7 (implementation of a watching brief) of 23/03266/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - No 56 And The Old Smithy 58 High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DB
Details pursuant to condition 5 (phased contaminated land investigation of the site) of 23/03266/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Peter And St Pauls Church High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Large lime tree near war memorial - crown lift by approx. 5.2m, reduced back to boundary by approx. 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Ambleside Eynsford Road Farningham Kent DA4 0BQ
Details pursuant to condition 1 (scheme of landscaping) to 25/01647/NMA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 50 - 51 High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DB
Alterations and extension to an existing dwelling, including internal reconfiguration, replacement of existing rear extensions with a new rear extension incorporating rooflights, and the addition of a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 50 - 51 High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DB
Alterations and extension to an existing dwelling, including internal reconfiguration, replacement of existing rear extensions with a new rear extension incorporating rooflights, and the addition of a
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 24 Old Mill Close Eynsford Kent DA4 0BN
567 - Alder Reduce overall size of crown by 1.5m to give sufficient clearance from the property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage Reduction of the regrowth from previous pruning work t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Littlecroft And Annexe At Littlecroft Eynsford Road Eynsford Kent DA4 0BG
Details pursuant to condition 4 (landscaping and ecological enhancement plan ) of 24/00021/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Littlecroft And Annexe At Littlecroft Eynsford Road Eynsford Kent DA4 0BG
Details pursuant to condition 5 (secure cycle parking facilities) of 24/00021/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 21 Oliver Crescent Farningham Kent DA4 0BE
Details pursuant to condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping, including schedule of landscape maintenance) of 24/03197/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - The Old Bull Stores High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Details pursuant of condition 2 (Materials) of 25/00947/LBCALT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - The Old Bull Stores High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG
Details pursuant of condition 5 (Full condition survey, schedule, annotated plans and specifications of cleaning and internal repair works to the existing building) of 25/00947/LBCALT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Laburnums Eynsford Road Farningham Kent DA4 0BD
Demolition of existing garage and construction of larger garage with office/annex above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Croft High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DE
Horse Chestnut - Reduce the entire canopy by 30% and remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Land North East Of Furlongs Farm Riverside Eynsford Kent
Use of nature-based solutions to allow improved passage of fish up and down the River Darent. It is proposed to create a bypass river channel, consisting of a rock and pool fish passage and new meande
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Little Hatch 1 Hillside Farningham Kent DA4 0DD
Details pursuant to condition 3 (Landscape and Biodiversity Enhancements) of 24/00953/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Sevenoaks | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Farningham in Kent
Farningham is a village and civil parish situated in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, approximately 3 miles southeast of Swanley. With a population of 1,314, this quaint community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,458 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sevenoaks district.
Property prices in Farningham show an average sale price of £379,020, 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 Farningham a particularly low-crime area.
Farningham has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Farningham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Farningham Wood SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Farningham
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Farningham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Farningham.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farningham were discharge of conditions (32), tree works (31), full planning applications (8).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 49 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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