Planning application
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 25/03521/LBCALT
Application record
- Reference
- 25/03521/LBCALT
- Type
- Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 17 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 13 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 9 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth
- Parish
- Farningham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- DA4 0DH
Site history
Applications at this address on the Sevenoaks register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01790/LBCALT Awaiting decision
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
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.
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26/01789/HOUSE Awaiting decision
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
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.
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26/01511/HOUSE Withdrawn
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
Raised decking with recessed spa pool adjacent to existing/retained garage outbuilding. Alterations to outbuilding fenestration, including removal of existing window to form new single doorway. Associated hard landscaping, including concealed substructure work to support pool and decking framework.
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26/01512/LBCALT Withdrawn
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
Raised decking with recessed spa pool adjacent to existing/retained garage outbuilding. Alterations to outbuilding fenestration, including removal of existing window to form new single doorway. Associated hard landscaping, including concealed substructure work to support pool and decking framework.
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26/00942/WTCA Granted
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
Various works on trees.
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25/02502/HOUSE Awaiting decision
The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH
Single-storey Timber frame Summerhouse and Secure cycle store.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Dec 2025
Received by Sevenoaks
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13 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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8 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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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.
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