Old Woking, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Woking, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Woking are administered by Woking Borough Council. View the full Woking Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Woking
Old Woking, located approximately 1.3 miles southeast of Woking's town centre, is the original settlement of the borough. Nestled between the Hoe Stream and the River Wey, it features the A247 as its main thoroughfare, linking it to Clandon Park and the A3. The area boasts significant green spaces, including portions of Woking's largest parks, and the village is predominantly residential, characterized by semi-detached houses with gardens across its 224-hectare expanse.
Population: 3,192 · Area: 2.2 km²
District: Woking
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,219 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Woking.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Woking.
- 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 Old Woking based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Old Woking.
- - Remnants Cricket Club Queen Elizabeth Way Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the installation of an artifical grass patio area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Woking College Rydens Way Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9DW
Erection of a spectator sport stand to the existing football pitch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-27
View full details - - 35 And 37 Winston Way Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9HR
Proposed dropped kerbs and the formation of a new vehicular access to the front of numbers 35 and 37 Winston Way.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - PLAN/2026/0442 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 35 And 37 Winston Way Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9HR
Proposed dropped kerbs and the formation of a new vehicular access to the front of numbers 35 and 37 Winston Way.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-15 - PLAN/2026/0442 - 35 And 37 Winston Way Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9HR
Formation of a new vehicular access and associated change of use of amenity land.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 25 Shackleford Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9DE
Erection of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension, part garage conversion and front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 34 Coniston Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9HU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for rear dormer with Juliet Balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 85 Queen Elizabeth Way Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AH
Permitted development check - formation of new hardstanding and fencing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 15 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - PLAN/2026/0398 - 15 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Land At Wealdens And Storrs Hill Cottage White Rose Lane Woking Surrey
Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing dwelling at Wealdens and partial demolition of Storrs Hill Cottage and construction of up to 12 new dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - 62 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EX
Erection of a hip-to-gable roof extension, rear dormer and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL
Details of a Coniston Road access scheme, electric vehicle charging scheme, and a bicycle parking and charging scheme pursuant to Conditions 9, 12 and 13 of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 7 Road House Estate High Street Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EN
Erection of a rear outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL
Details of a Coniston Road access scheme, electric vehicle charging scheme, and a bicycle parking and charging scheme pursuant to Conditions 9, 12 and 13 of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 15 Shackleford Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9DE
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of an existing rear bay window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL
Details of a Car Parking Management Plan and Travel Plan submitted pursuant to Conditions 11 and 14 of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633 dated 23 January 2025. (this application is determined
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL
Details of a Car Parking Management Plan and Travel Plan submitted pursuant to Conditions 11 and 14 of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633 dated 23 January 2025. (this application is determined
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 12 Road House Estate High Street Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer with 3no. front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 3 Baynton Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 8JT
Loft conversion with four front roof lights and four rear roof lights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Old Woking in Surrey
Old Woking, located approximately 1.3 miles southeast of Woking's town centre, is the original settlement of the borough. Nestled between the Hoe Stream and the River Wey, it features the A247 as its main thoroughfare, linking it to Clandon Park and the A3. The area boasts significant green spaces, including portions of Woking's largest parks, and the village is predominantly residential, characterized by semi-detached houses with gardens across its 224-hectare expanse. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,192. It sits within the Woking district.
Old Woking covers an area of approximately 2.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Old Woking show an average sale price of £477,219, 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 Old Woking a particularly low-crime area.
Old Woking has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashwood Road and Heathside Park Road, Woking, Woking Town Centre, Old Woking, The Hockering, Woking, Basingstoke Canal, Wheatsheaf, Horsell, Wey and Godalming Navigations. 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 Old Woking includes 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 Old Woking
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Old Woking. Of these, 90% 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 Old Woking.
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 Old Woking were full planning applications (41), tree works (23), outline applications (16). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 6 medium-scale applications, 90 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 72 applications
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