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Planning in West Byfleet

Approved
93%
152 of 164 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Byfleet in the last 24 months, from Woking Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Woking Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around West Byfleet

Postcode districts

KT14 175 applications in the last 12 monthsGU22 524 applications in the last 12 monthsKT15 253 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Woking Borough Council

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About West Byfleet

West Byfleet is a village in Surrey that developed around a railway station, which opened in 1887. Located over a mile from the medieval village of Byfleet, it established a distinct economy and expanded its boundaries, now bordered by the M25 motorway to the east and the Basingstoke Canal to the north. The village is part of London's commuter belt, situated 18 miles from Heathrow Airport and between the Woking and Brooklands business parks, and it operates as a ward within the Borough of Woking for local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,626. It sits within the Woking district.

West Byfleet covers an area of approximately 3.5 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 West Byfleet show an average sale price of £999,273, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Byfleet a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Byfleet has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Byfleet planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Byfleet, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near West Byfleet. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), tree works (33), discharge of conditions (15).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Byfleet?
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near West Byfleet. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Byfleet?
The average planning decision time near West Byfleet is 56 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near West Byfleet?
The planning approval rate near West Byfleet is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Byfleet?
The most common type of planning application near West Byfleet is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Byfleet?
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