The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

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
• 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
• 26/01512/LBCALT Awaiting decision

  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 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00942/WTCA Granted

  The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  Various works on trees.

  Decided 15 Apr 2026 Trees
• 25/03521/LBCALT Refused

  The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  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.

  Decided 9 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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

1. 12 Jun 2026

   Received by Sevenoaks

2. 9 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 September 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Sevenoaks decided householder applications in a median of 80 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 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

  26/01512/LBCALT Submitted 12 Jun 2026 0m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  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.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 19 docs

• The White House High Street Farningham Kent DA4 0DH

  25/02502/HOUSE Submitted 2 Sep 2025 0m 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 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

• 26/01183/HOUSE Granted

  Windy Ridge Church Road Hartley Kent DA3 8DY

  Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of single-storey rear extension.

  Received 8 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01364/HOUSE Granted

  Kennels Cottage 1 Coombe Road Otford Kent TN14 5RJ

  Demolition of existing porch and construction/relocation of new porch, new single storey rear extension. Alterations to roof line and fenestration, including new dormers, roof lights and changes to windows and doors. Widened parking area, new path and pedestrian gate and fence. Associated hard and soft landscaping.

  Received 29 May, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/00879/HOUSE Refused

  Pinewood Church Road Hartley Kent DA3 8DN

  Two story side extension with a part pitched roof to the front elevation and then flat roof to rear and a rooflight to the existing roof above the existing staircase. New pedestrian access with new wall and removal of existing hedge. Alterations to fenestration.

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01245/HOUSE Refused

  Ashdown Well Hill Lane Orpington Kent BR6 7QJ

  Front and rear extension with the addition of new wall/roof cladding materials and rooflights. Alterations to fenestration.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 26 Jul 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.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Householder