The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

1. 2 Sep 2025

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 21 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Sevenoaks took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Sevenoaks for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  25/03521/LBCALT Submitted 17 Dec 2025 0m 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

  26/00942/WTCA Submitted 10 Apr 2026 12m away

  Various works on trees.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• The Chequers Inn High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DT

  25/02399/FUL Submitted 22 Aug 2025 19m away

  Change of use from a mixed use residential and public house to residential (Class C3)

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• Farningham Butchers High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DG

  25/02305/LBCALT Submitted 13 Aug 2025 37m 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

• Lion Hotel High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP

  26/02187/DETAIL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 43m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Details pursuant to condition 4 (Windows) of 25/02829/LBCALT.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• Lion Hotel High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DP

  26/02199/DETAIL Submitted 17 Aug 2026 43m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Details pursuant to condition 7 (Internal beam elevation and section) of 25/02829/LBCALT.

  Awaiting decision

• 26/00662/HOUSE Granted

  Cheesemans Cottage The Brooms Seal Kent TN15 0EX

  Removal of late 19th Century external addition and replacement with designed extension using original materials including ragstone bricks and infill extension in oak with glazing cover to expose the original structure. Forming new doorway between existing kitchen and south lean-to. Alterations to fenestration.

  11 Mar 2026 Householder
• 26/01118/HOUSE Granted

  Bothy Cottage Highfield Row Dow Lane Knatts Valley Kent TN15 6XN

  Demolition of existing porch; rear conservatory and shed; erection of single storey front with open porch and rear extension and detached garage; installation of rooflights, air source heat pump, air con unit and solar panels, alterations of fenestration and associated works. Juliet balcony. Landscaping.

  30 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01086/HOUSE Granted

  Byways Scords Lane Brasted Kent TN16 1QE

  Erection of a single storey, double garage.

  27 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01104/HOUSE Granted

  Barn At Hunters Lodge Cotmans Ash Lane Kemsing Kent TN15 6NG

  Single Storey Accessory Dwelling Unit / Granny Annex.

  28 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/00377/HOUSE Granted

  Holmoak Oak Avenue Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1PR

  Proposed front extension and loft conversion, including alterations to the rear roof form with the replacement of the two existing dormers. Juliette balcony to rear. Addition of PV Panels to South roof. Associated internal layout changes. Alteration to fenestration.

  13 Feb 2026 Householder