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House prices in Woking Borough Council: average £439,916, -0.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Woking Borough Council received?
Woking Borough Council received 1,941 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Woking Borough Council take to decide applications?
Woking Borough Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Woking Borough Council?
Woking Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Woking Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Woking Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Woking Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Woking Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Woking Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,244 appeals were lodged against Woking Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Woking Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Woking Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Woking Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Woking Borough Council serves as the local authority for Woking in Surrey, England, and is comprised of 30 councillors representing 10 wards, with three members for each ward. Currently led by Ann-Marie Barker and controlled by the Liberal Democrats, the council operates from the Woking Civic Offices. For those researching planning applications in the area, this council is essential in overseeing development and local governance. The council is currently led by Ann-Marie Barker (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 23 May 2022. Richard Carr serves as Chief Executive since April 2024. The council comprises 30 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 29 towns and villages, including Woking. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Woking Borough Council received 1,941 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (573), tree works (261), discharge of conditions (168). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,244 planning appeals were lodged against Woking Borough Council decisions, of which 321 were allowed and 734 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Woking Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Woking Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.