Mayford, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mayford, Surrey.
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About Mayford
Mayford is a charming village located in the Woking borough of Surrey, England, situated just 3 miles south of Woking along Egley Road, part of the A320 corridor connecting Woking and Guildford. The village's heart is marked by a central roundabout, and it boasts historical significance, having been mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Maiford." This quaint community is an area of interest for planning applications, given its rich history and strategic location.
Population: 1,776
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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mayford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mayford.
- 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 Mayford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Mayford.
- - Lisa Hook Hill Lane Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0PS
Erection of a one-and-a-half-storey front and side extension and a single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 110 Westfield Road Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9QP
Erection of a 2.5 bay garage with home office/gym to roof space following demolition of existing garage and outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - The Barn Egley Road Woking Surrey GU22 0NH
Variation of Condition 1 of PLAN/2024/0789 (Variation to condition 01 of PLAN/2021/1022 (Variation of Conditions 01, 03 and 07 of PLAN/2019/0233 (Change of use of barn to gymnastics club (Use Class D2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land North East Of Saunders Lane Saunders Lane Woking Surrey
Screening Opinion for the erection of up to 162 dwellings (including 50% affordable housing) together with associated access, parking, pedestrian and cycle routes, green infrastructure (including publ
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Land North East Of Saunders Lane Saunders Lane Woking Surrey
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except access) for erection of up to 162 dwellings (including 50% affordable housing) together with associated access, parking, pedestrian and cycle
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land On The West Side Of Egley Road Egley Road Woking Surrey
Approval of details persuant to Condition 15 (EV Charging - Care Home) of planning permission PLAN/2022/0694 (Planning permission for the redevelopment of Land West of Egley Road, Woking to include 86
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Herons Cottage Hook Hill Lane Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0PS
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - Hook Hill Farm Hook Hill Lane Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0PT
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 17 (Water Efficiency) and 18 (Drainage) of permission ref: PLAN/2023/0358 (Erection of detached two storey dwelling with accommodation within the roof space,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Mayford in Surrey
Mayford is a charming village located in the Woking borough of Surrey, England, situated just 3 miles south of Woking along Egley Road, part of the A320 corridor connecting Woking and Guildford. The village's heart is marked by a central roundabout, and it boasts historical significance, having been mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Maiford." This quaint community is an area of interest for planning applications, given its rich history and strategic location. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,776. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Mayford 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 Mayford a particularly low-crime area.
Mayford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pond Road, Hook Heath, Mount Hermon, Woking, Fishers Hill, Hook Heath. 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 Mayford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Smart's and Prey Heaths SSSI; 2 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 Mayford
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Mayford. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mayford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Mayford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mayford were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.