Horsell, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsell, Surrey.
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About Horsell
Horsell is a village located in the borough of Woking, Surrey, just under a mile from the town centre, with a population of 9,384 as of November 2012. Notably featured in H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," the village includes Horsell Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its sand pits, where the fictional Martian landing occurs. Additionally, the McLaren Technology Centre, established in the early 2000s, serves as a significant landmark on the northern edge of the common, making Horsell a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 9,384
District: Woking
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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 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsell.
- 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 Horsell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Horsell.
- - Kindles Morton Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TN
Proposed conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and insertion of a side rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 13 Lych Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QG
Erection of a single storey side extension following removal of existing lean-to. Proposed conversion of garage into habitable room and replacement front outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 41 Waldens Park Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4RW
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 3 The Limes Ridgeway Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QA
T1 : Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. (Works subject to TPO 626/0209/1975).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 19 Russell Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4UU
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PLAN/2024/0327 dated 17.09.2024 (Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension (amended plans rec'd 22.08.2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Dowhills Heather Close Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4JR
Erection of a front outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 25 Thornash Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4UW
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 12 Elm Close Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TG
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, installation of bifold doors to the rear elevation and 2No roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Ewhurst Horsell Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4UJ
Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. Replacement dual-pitched roof with rear facing box dormer to create habitable accommodation at second floor level. Alterations to fenestrat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 2 The Limes Ridgeway Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QA
T1 Oak : Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 4 metres. Current height: 16 metres. Current spread: 16 metres Height after work: 12 metres. Spread after work: 12 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Long Corner 1 Horsell Rise Close Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4BB
Erection of a single storey front and rear extension and part hip to gable loft extension with rear dormer. Alterations to fenestration and insertion of front and side rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Holly Cottage 36 Cheapside Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4JQ
Proposed single storey side and rear extension to existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 14 Lych Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QG
Erection of a rear outbuilding and raised decking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 11 Elm Close Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TG
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 Guernsey Farm Drive Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4BE
Hawthorn tree located on the driveway of property - Crown reduction to a maximum of 2m and cutting diameter to a maximum of 40-50mm in adherence with BS3998:2010 (Tree Work Recommendations). To mainta
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 53 Thornash Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4UL
Erection of a single storey front extension and part two storey, part single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Hill Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QQ
Approval of details pursuant to condition 5 of planning permission PLAN/2025/0638 for Section 73 application to vary Conditions 02 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2022/1102 (Planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Whitecotes South Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4JN
Erection of a two-storey rear and single storey side extensions following demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a new porch and fenestration altertions. Insertion of solar panels and of 1no
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 43 Waldens Park Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4RW
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. (Amendment to PLAN/2024/0851)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 3 Viggory Cottages Viggory Lane Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4XH
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension and installation of side solar panels. Insertion of 1No side rooflight and 4No sun pipes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Horsell in Surrey
Horsell is a village located in the borough of Woking, Surrey, just under a mile from the town centre, with a population of 9,384 as of November 2012. Notably featured in H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds," the village includes Horsell Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its sand pits, where the fictional Martian landing occurs. Additionally, the McLaren Technology Centre, established in the early 2000s, serves as a significant landmark on the northern edge of the common, making Horsell a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,384. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Horsell 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 Horsell a particularly low-crime area.
Horsell has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horsell Birch, Mount Hermon, Woking, Woking Town Centre, Basingstoke Canal, Horsell, Wheatsheaf, Horsell, 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 Horsell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horsell Common SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 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.
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Planning Activity in Horsell
In the last 24 months, 131 planning applications were submitted near Horsell. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Horsell.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horsell were full planning applications (68), discharge of conditions (20), tree works (17). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 16 medium-scale applications, 108 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 63 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.