Brookwood, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brookwood, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brookwood are administered by Woking Borough Council. View the full Woking Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brookwood
Brookwood is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Woking. Characterized by a blend of semi-rural and suburban residential areas, it features a variety of homes set against a backdrop of woodlands. The village primarily falls within Woking Borough, with a small section extending into Guildford Borough. Following the 2016 boundary review, Brookwood is now part of the Heathlands ward, which includes nearby communities such as Bridley, Hook Heath, and Mayford.
Population: 2,565
District: Woking
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Surrey Heath
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Surrey Heath 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brookwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brookwood.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Brookwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Brookwood.
- TREE/2026/8167 · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - 5 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
T1: Oak Tree - Reduce width to 9m back to previous pruning point, current width approx 12m and current height approx 14m which hangs over adjacent property (Works subject to TPO 626/0192/1975)
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 5 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
T1: Oak Tree - Reduce width to 9m back to previous pruning point, current width approx 12m and current height approx 14m which hangs over adjacent property (Works subject to TPO 626/0192/1975)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - TREE/2026/8167 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 5 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
T1: Oak Tree - Reduce width to 9m as previous pruning in 2018 which hangs over adjacent property (Works subject to TPO 626/0192/1975)
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 16 Sparvell Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer with Juliet balcony following part demolition and replacement of existing dormer. Erection of a front porch with wh
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - PLAN/2026/0458 - 16 Sparvell Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer with Juliet balcony following part demolition and replacement of existing dormer. Erection of a front porch with wh
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-24 - PLAN/2026/0458 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 16 Sparvell Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer with Juliet balcony following part demolition and replacement of existing dormer. Erection of a front porch with wh
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 4 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
Approval of details pursuant to condition 3 (tree protection) of planning permission PLAN/2023/0691 (erection of a two storey side extension).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - The Nags Head Bagshot Road Woking Surrey GU21 2RP
Erection of a stretched tent structure over the external area to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Station House 135 Connaught Road Brookwood Woking Surrey
Section 73 application for variation of condition 02 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2024/0240 dated 26.06.2024 (Erection of 3no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping, p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 41 Heath Drive Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HQ
Erection of a proposed side and rear infill extension and existing fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 4 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
Non-material amendment to planning permission PLAN/2023/0691 (Erection of a two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage. Alterations to rear fenestration) for removal of utility
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 Brookwood Farm Drive Woking Surrey GU21 2FW
Removal of existing retrospective front hardstanding and creation of revised front hardstanding using permeable construction materials (Amended Description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 21 Oak Tree Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RW
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Sustainability) of PLAN/2024/0685 (Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping) and 8 (EV Charging Point) of plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - 11 Lockswood Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0HL
Erection of a two storey rear extension, first floor front extension and open front porch. Proposed conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and formation of a new vehicular access. Insertion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 21 Oak Tree Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RW
Retrospective Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping) and 8 (EV Charging Point) of planning permission PLAN/2023/0792 (Retrospective Variation of Conditi
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - Sainsburys Redding Way Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2QT
Mixed trees along fire escape route site of store - reduce by approximately 1-2 ft on selected limbs. (Works subject to TPO 626/0426/1993).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-08-06
View full details - - 21 Oak Tree Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RW
Retrospective Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of PLAN/2023/0792 (Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of PLAN/2022/0547 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of re
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast Junction Broadway Bagshot Road Woking Surrey
2 x Scots pine - Fell. (Works subject to TPO 626/0426/1993).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-02-09
View full details - - Sainsburys Redding Way Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2QT
Section 73 application to vary Conditions 5 (no concessions), 23 (size and position of concessions) and 25 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2023/0527 dated 12.09.2023 (Previous Sectio
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - 21 Oak Tree Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RW
Retrospective Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of PLAN/2022/0547 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling) to change the utility room window to a door and add two
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Brookwood in Surrey
Brookwood is a picturesque village located in Surrey, England, approximately 3.5 miles west of Woking. Characterized by a blend of semi-rural and suburban residential areas, it features a variety of homes set against a backdrop of woodlands. The village primarily falls within Woking Borough, with a small section extending into Guildford Borough. Following the 2016 boundary review, Brookwood is now part of the Heathlands ward, which includes nearby communities such as Bridley, Hook Heath, and Mayford. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,565. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Brookwood show an average sale price of £477,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brookwood a particularly low-crime area.
Brookwood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brookwood Cemetery, Basingstoke Canal, Basingstoke Canal North, Pirbright. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brookwood includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ash to Brookwood Heaths SSSI, Basingstoke Canal SSSI, Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brookwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Brookwood
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Brookwood. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brookwood.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Brookwood were full planning applications (36), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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