Hook Heath, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hook Heath, Surrey.
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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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hook Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hook Heath.
- 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 Hook Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Hook Heath.
- - Barry Lodge Pond Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JY
G1 - Holly and Yew: Reduce by 2.5m back to fence line located by pool boundary. T1 - Hawthorn: Fell, tree located at the right of front gate. T2 - Birch: Fell tree located at the front boundary. T3 -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Old Stable Cottage St Johns Hill Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RF
Variation of Condition 02 (Approved Plans) of application PLAN/2025/0907 for Removal of existing main roof structure and erection of an increased height replacement roof incorporating raised ridge by
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 5 High Gardens Hook Heath Woking Surrey GU22 0JN
T1 - Beech Tree: Crown lift approx height of 6m from ground level, there are no substantial low level limbs (Works subject to TPO 626/0076/1964)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Comeragh House 1 Comeragh Close Woking Surrey GU22 0LZ
T1 - Oak Tree: Reduce crown back to the previous points by 3-4m off top and 2-3m off sides. Tree is close to and overhanging buildings (Works subject to TPO 626/0076/1964)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Hallmark House 10 - 12 St Johns Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7SE
Approval of details pursuant to condition 03 (refurbishment asbestos verification report), 04 (refuse and recycling management arrangements) and 05 (cycle parking) of prior approval ref: PLAN/2024/050
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Vermont Holly Bank Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JW
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (foundation design of the proposed outbuilding only) in line with the broad principles of the Arboricultural Information provided by SouthOaks Arboricultura
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Print Works St Johns Lye St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RS
Proposed redevelopment of the site to provide a Class E (g)(i-iii) building, comprising one unit, following demolition of the existing Print Works building and ancillary storage outbuilding on the sit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Brittons Mile Path Woking Surrey GU22 0JX
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 4 (Foundation Designs) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0352 (Erection of a two storey side and single storey and first floor rear ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Little Oaks Jackmans Lane St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RL
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials), Condition 8 (Construction Transport Management Plan) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0855 dated 09.01.2026: "Erection of two-storey front and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Oakwood Mile Path Woking Surrey GU22 0JX
Erection of a first floor side extension and front porch canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Hallmark House 10 - 12 St Johns Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7SE
Partial approval of details pursuant to condition 03 (refurbishment asbestos survey and mitigation scheme) of prior approval ref: PLAN/2024/0503 dated 18.09.2024 (Prior Approval under the provisions o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Tamarisk Golf Club Road Woking Surrey GU22 0LS
Construction of 2 x detached 2 storey dwellings with attached double garages and associated landscaping following the demolition of the existing detached 2 storey dwelling and detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Tudors Pond Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JT
T1 - Hazel: Coppice and remove all branches (Works subject to TPO 626/0150/1971)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Harrigans Golf Club Road Woking Surrey GU22 0LU
G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8 and T2 are not protected permission not required. T1 : Declining Laburnum adjacent - Fell to near ground level. T3 : Lime encroaching on right, clip back to boundary. T4/5 :
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - The Fairway Fairway Close Woking Surrey GU22 0LT
T2 - 2 x Conifers - Dismantle to ground level, replant species to be decided dependent on what council would like. T1 - Oak - carry out crown reduction, reducing height by approx 2-3 meters leaving ov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Flat 3 St Johns Hill House St Johns Hill Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RQ
Creation of wheelchair access, alterations to landscaping and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Vermont Holly Bank Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JW
Erection of a detached garage and rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Roebucks Holly Bank Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JW
Erection of a single storey front extension with 4no roof lights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Roleystone Cottage Golf Club Road Woking Surrey GU22 0LS
Construction of a single-storey side/rear extension with 2 x roof lanterns and an open canopy projecting from its rear elevation and a single storey extension to the existing detached garage and erect
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Hallmark House 10 - 12 St Johns Road St Johns Woking Surrey
Prior Approval under the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use from Commercial
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Hook Heath in Surrey
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 £491,200, 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 Hook Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Hook Heath has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pond Road, Hook Heath, Basingstoke Canal, Horsell, Fishers Hill, Hook Heath, St John's, Woking, Holyoake Crescent, Horsell. 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 Hook Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Smart's and Prey Heaths SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Hook Heath
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Hook Heath. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hook Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Hook Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hook Heath were full planning applications (33), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 58 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- St Johns planning applications
- Mayford planning applications
- Horsell Birch planning applications
- Pyle Hill planning applications
- Prey Heath planning applications
- Horsell planning applications
- Mount Hermon planning applications
- Kingfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.