The Chequers Inn High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DT

1. 22 Aug 2025

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 10 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Sevenoaks granted permission on 21 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  26/01790/LBCALT Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Removal of existing plain tiles and dilapidated leadwork. Intra-rafter quilt insulation fitted, overlay breathable membrane. Retile on tanalised battens - selecting appropriate tiles for re-use within inner (concealed) roof slope and new matching plain clay tiles to outer 4-sided perimeter hipped roof. New code 5 lead sheet fitted to outer box gutter including expansion. Leadwork replaced to bay roofs to front elevation, hips and ridge with correct welded sections and dressing to existing chimney stacks. Inner roof fitted with lead as above with overflow channels/spouts through tiled zone. Perimeter parapet dressed in Code 5 lead. New access frame and door to provide access, with upstands lid dressed in Code 5 lead. Lead treated with patination oil upon completion.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  26/01789/HOUSE Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Removal of existing plain tiles and dilapidated leadwork. Intra-rafter quilt insulation fitted, overlay breathable membrane. Retile on tanalised battens - selecting appropriate tiles for re-use within inner (concealed) roof slope and new matching plain clay tiles to outer 4-sided perimeter hipped roof. New code 5 lead sheet fitted to outer box gutter including expansion. Leadwork replaced to bay roofs to front elevation, hips and ridge with correct welded sections and dressing to existing chimney stacks. Inner roof fitted with lead as above with overflow channels/spouts through tiled zone. Perimeter parapet dressed in Code 5 lead. New access frame and door to provide access, with upstands lid dressed in Code 5 lead. Lead treated with patination oil upon completion.

  Awaiting decision Householder 17 docs
  Domestic

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  25/03521/LBCALT Submitted 17 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Removal of existing plain tiles and dilapidated leadwork to gutters, valleys, hips and ridges etc. Once completely stripped, and appropriate intra-rafter quilt insulation fitted, overlay breathable membrane to existing rafters/hips etc. Retile on tanalised softwood tiling battens - selecting appropriate tiles for re-use within inner (concealed) roof slope and new matching plain clay tiles to outer 4-sided perimeter hipped roof. Plain tiles fixed with 30mm alloy tile nails each 5th course. New code 5 lead sheet fitted to outer box gutter including lapped and welted expansion joints. Leadwork replaced to bay roofs to front elevation, hips and ridge with correct welded sections and dressing to existing chimney stacks. Inner roof fitted with Code 5 lead as above with overflow channels/spouts through tiled zone. Perimeter parapet dressed in Code 5 lead. New 'loft' access frame and door fitted to provide access, with upstands and cover lid dressed in Code 5 lead. Lead treated with patination oil upon completion.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  25/02502/HOUSE Submitted 2 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  Single-storey Timber frame Summerhouse and Secure cycle store.

  Awaiting decision Householder 25 docs
  Small domestic

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  26/00942/WTCA Submitted 10 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Various works on trees.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Farningham Butchers High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG

  25/02305/LBCALT Submitted 13 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use of the existing butcher shop into a two-bedroom residential dwelling, including internal changes and alteration to fenestration as well as the removal of hardstanding and cladding

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• 26/02602/FUL Awaiting decision

  Manor Farm Manor Road Longfield Kent DA3 8LD

  Use of land for the stationing of a residential caravan

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02575/FUL Awaiting decision

  NTS Minimarket 1 The Parade Ash Road Hartley Kent DA3 8BG

  Installation of an ATM machine

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01201/FUL Granted

  Castle Lodge Hill Hoath Road Chiddingstone Kent TN8 7AB

  Erection of self-build dwelling and carport with associated development and landscape enhancement.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01724/FUL Granted

  Bluebell Farm Church Street Seal Kent TN15 0AR

  Application to change car park surface, clarify drainage and add a place of fire safety.

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/00930/FUL Granted

  Sunnyside Badgers Road Badgers Mount Kent TN14 7AY

  Two storey dwelling on part of existing larger site with parking and landscaping.

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications