Planning and Licensing Applications

Planning applications for Farnham

Every year, several hundred planning applications are made for the Farnham area. These could range from a householder wishing to build a small extension to a developer who has a large-scale project in mind.

The responsibility for deciding the outcome of planning applications lies with Waverley Borough Council which is the Local Planning Authority.

Consulting on planning applications

Before deciding on whether to grant or refuse permission, Waverley Borough Council has to consult with a number of people/organisations. One of these statutory consultees is Farnham Town Council.

Members of Farnham Town Council’s planning consultative group consider every application that is made within the Farnham area and submits comments to Waverley Borough Council.

How to find out about planning applications

Details about all planning applications can be seen on Waverley Borough Council’s website.

Commenting on a planning application

If you have concerns about a planning application you can comment online on Waverley Borough Council’s website or you can contact your local councillor.

Licensing applications

Members of Farnham Town Council’s planning consultative group also review licensing application and street trading consent applications submitted to Waverley Borough Council.  Farnham Town Council is a consultee in this process.  For more information, go to Licences & Registrations | Waverley Borough Council.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

As Farnham has a Neighbourhood Plan, Farnham Town Council receives Neighbourhood CIL contributions from monies collected by Waverley Borough Council from some types of development.

In Farnham, Neighbourhood CIL has funded the upgrading of the public toilet in Central car park, a new playground in Gostrey Meadow and will be used to fund a new amenity building, including toilet facilities, in Gostrey Meadow in 2026.

Farnham Town Council does not currently allocate Neighbourhood CIL due to funding of vital projects to improve and provide public facilities for the wider community.  When further funding is available, a bidding process will be introduced.

Find out more about Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).