Skip to content

Planning in Hook Heath

Approved
90%
118 of 131 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hook Heath in the last 24 months, from Woking Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Woking Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Hook Heath

Postcode districts

GU22 524 applications in the last 12 monthsGU21 573 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Woking Borough Council

For home projects and trades

About Hook Heath

Hook Heath, a suburban ward in Surrey, comprises two historic settlements established in the 19th century within the medieval parish of Woking. Located approximately 2.5 km from Woking's town centre, Hook Heath is part of the largest town in Surrey. As of 2011, the ward featured 1,888 homes spread across 3.46 square kilometres, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and community developments.

Property prices in Hook Heath show an average sale price of £477,219, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hook Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hook Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hook Heath has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hook Heath 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hook Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 154 planning applications were submitted near Hook Heath. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), tree works (25), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hook Heath?
In the last 24 months, 154 planning applications were submitted near Hook Heath. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hook Heath?
The average planning decision time near Hook Heath is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Hook Heath?
The planning approval rate near Hook Heath is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hook Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Hook Heath is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hook Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Hook Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.