- Planning authority
- Waverley Borough Council
- Postcodes
- GU9, GU10
- Noon sun, 21 March
- About 39°
- Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
- About 6.2 m
- Planning plan
- Local Plan
- County
- Surrey
How it plays out in Farnham
Winter light is often the deciding factor for bungalow neighbours. In Farnham, the December sun gets no higher than about 15° even at noon, so even a modest building casts a long shadow across a low neighbour’s garden and into ground-floor rooms.
Keeping the new home low, setting it back from boundaries, or placing it where its shadow falls mainly on its own land all help. Waverley Borough Council weighs daylight alongside privacy, garden space and the look of the street, so a design that handles all four together stands the best chance.
What happens next in Farnham
Our first visit to a bungalow plot in Farnham focuses on four things: the width and depth of the land, the way in, the neighbouring homes and the look of the street. From that we can say which options are worth pursuing, which aren’t, and roughly how long each would usually take, given the surveys and reports the plot is likely to need.
Free plot appraisal
We look at the plot’s width and depth, the access, the planning history nearby and the character of the street, then talk through what you want. It’s free, with no obligation, and a site visit follows if it looks viable.
Choose your route
You can sell a plot and stay put, sell subject to planning, grant an option, enter a joint venture, or keep the land and have us design, get planning for and build a new home on it.
Planning application
We prepare drawings and reports designed around single-storey neighbours and the street scene, usually seek pre-application advice, and submit. The council consults neighbours and makes the decision.
Sale or build
If you sell, your solicitor handles the transfer and any lender release. If we build, you receive a written quote after design and survey, and the new home is built and handed over to you.
Worth checking early
- The order in which you sell the plot and the bungalow can affect your tax, so take advice first.
- You’ll keep a smaller garden, and a drive alongside your bungalow brings cars past your windows.
- Replacing the bungalow means moving out during demolition and building, which suits some owners and not others.
Questions about garden plots in Farnham
How much garden does a bungalow in Farnham need to keep?
There’s no single figure. Councils look for enough private garden for both the existing home and the new one, and many have guidance on minimum garden sizes. We check your council’s guidance during the appraisal.
Can I build a second home on my bungalow plot in Farnham?
Possibly, if the plot is wide or deep enough and has a workable way in. The new home needs planning permission from Waverley Borough Council, which will look at the street scene, neighbours’ privacy and light, garden space and parking. A free appraisal tells you what is realistic.
Will Waverley Borough Council allow a two-storey house next to bungalows in Farnham?
It depends on the street and the design. Councils are often cautious about two-storey homes among single-storey neighbours because of overlooking and the change to the street. Chalet designs with rooms in the roof are a common compromise, but the council decides.
Can I sell part of my bungalow garden in Farnham and stay living there?
Yes. You keep the bungalow and sell the land behind or beside it, with or without planning, subject to survey, title and contract. If the bungalow is mortgaged, the lender must agree to release the plot. Take tax advice before you sell.
Other options in Farnham
- Plot feasibility and design
- Garden plot option agreement
- Corner and side plots
- Build a home for family in your garden
- Large rear gardens
- Planning promotion for your garden plot