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The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

Refused Sevenoaks 25/03521/LBCALT Listed Building Consent (Alt/Ext)

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.

  • 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.

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 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.

    Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 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.

    Submitted 12 Jun 2026
  • 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.

    Decided 25 Sep 2026
  • 26/00942/WTCA Granted

    The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

    Various works on trees.

    Decided 15 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 25/02502/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

    Single-storey Timber frame Summerhouse and Secure cycle store.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2025 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Dec 2025

    Received by Sevenoaks

  2. 13 Jan 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: Refused

  4. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

12 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

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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

    25/02502/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
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  • 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
  • The Chequers Inn High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DT

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

    Granted Full applications 14 docs
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    23/02648/WTPO Submitted 12 Sep 2023 50 yards away

    Works to Sycamore tree.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

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