Knaphill, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knaphill, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Knaphill are administered by Woking Borough Council. View the full Woking Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Knaphill
Knaphill is a village located in Surrey, England, positioned between Woking to the east and Farnborough to the west, with its western boundary marked by the A322. Nestled on a hill, the village is bordered by Brookwood to the south and Bisley to the north, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a picturesque setting.
Population: 8,635
District: Woking
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Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knaphill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knaphill.
- 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 Knaphill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
181 planning applications found near Knaphill.
- - 26 Victoria Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2AH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - 33 Woodside Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DD
Erection of a two-storey side extension following the demolition of a detached garage and proposed widening of existing front driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - PLAN/2026/0390 - 33 Woodside Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DD
Erection of a two-storey side extension following the demolition of a detached garage and proposed widening of existing front driveway.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 19 Swallow Rise Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2LG
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 4 Tringham Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2FB
T1: Chestnut - To reduce back to previous points approx max reduction 2m, retaining a good internal and a structure. (Works subject to TPO 626/0426/1993). (The application has been amended in consulta
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 161 Alexandra Gardens Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DW
Proposed conversion of garage into habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 35 Highclere Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2PN
Formation of a proposed hip to gable roof extension including rear dormer, alterations to fenestration and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 57 Tringham Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2FB
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 11 Anchor Crescent Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2PD
Proposed first floor extension to ancillary space above the shop. Alterations to ground floor to include a new access door, re-locate the fire exit security door, and amended layout to provide a WC fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 9 Barnby Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2NL
Erection of a single storey front extension and a part two-storey, part single storey rear extension. Erection of a rear outbuilding following demolition of existing detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 67 Alexandra Gardens Knaphill Woking Surrey
T1 - Beech: Reduce southern canopy by 1.5-2m back to suitable growth points which over hangs garden of No 67 Alexandra Gardens. (Holly bush and lower saplings permission not required) (Works subject t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 29 Swallow Rise Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2LH
Formation of new vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 25 Northwood Avenue Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2ES
T1- Oak crown reduce back to previous pruning points by 2 meters. (Works subject to TPO 626/0028/1961).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 17 Lane End Drive Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2QQ
Erection of a first floor side and single storey rear extension. Fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Cygnet Hospital Cygnet Hospital Redding Way Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2QS
Holm Oak : Crown Reduction - Reduce height by 2 metres and spread of the tree by up to 4 metres. Current height: 18 metres, current spread 16 metres. REASON FOR WORKS: To mitigate residents from escap
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Simla Spice 8 Broadway Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DR
Change of use of the ground floor unit from sui generis (former takeaway) to Class E (indoor sport and recreation) for use as a reformer Pilates studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 44 Victoria Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2AA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to side fenestration (amended plans rec'd 23.03.2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land To The East Of The Priory Hospital Chobham Road Knaphill Woking Surrey
Change of use of land from equestrian to a mixed use including a private gypsy and traveller caravan site for 2 pitches, including parking. Retention of hardstanding (amended red line).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 60 High Street Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2PY
Retrospective application for a single storey rear extension after demolition of existing rear extension. Alterations to external materials and fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 44 Swallow Rise Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2LH
Oak (T1) in rear garden - North Easterly limb to be reduced by up to 3m to pull back within main canopy Remaining limbs to be reduced by up to 2.5m. (Works subject to TPO 626/0273/1981).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-14
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A brief summary of Knaphill in Surrey
Knaphill is a village located in Surrey, England, positioned between Woking to the east and Farnborough to the west, with its western boundary marked by the A322. Nestled on a hill, the village is bordered by Brookwood to the south and Bisley to the north, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,635. It sits within the Woking district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knaphill a particularly low-crime area.
Knaphill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brookwood Cemetery, Basingstoke Canal, Lower Knaphill. 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 Knaphill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Basingstoke Canal SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Knaphill
In the last 24 months, 214 planning applications were submitted near Knaphill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Knaphill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Knaphill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Knaphill were full planning applications (102), tree works (45), outline applications (27). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 34 medium-scale applications, 162 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 135 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 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.