Westfield, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westfield, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westfield are administered by Woking Borough Council. View the full Woking Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westfield
Westfield, located in Woking borough, Surrey, serves as the southern boundary of the town, transitioning from typical suburban housing in the north to semi-rural residences, smallholdings, and verdant landscapes in the south. This area borders London's Metropolitan Green Belt, making it a significant zone for planning applications related to residential development and conservation efforts.
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 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westfield.
- 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 Westfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Westfield.
- - Beechwood Balfour Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NX
Proposed 2No front dual pitched dormer windows and 1No rear box dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - PLAN/2026/0490 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - Beechwood Balfour Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NX
Proposed 2No front dual pitched dormer windows and 1No rear box dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Barnsmoor Yard 29A Moor Lane Woking Surrey
Construction of 2 x detached 4 bedroom dwellings and associated landscaping following the demolition of the existing storage buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - PLAN/2026/0431 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 30 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 4m, maximum height of 3m and a maximum height of eaves of 3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 30 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 4m, maximum height of 3m and a maximum height of eaves of 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - PLAN/2026/0431 - 30 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 4m, maximum height of 3m and a maximum height of eaves of 3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 30 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the construction of a Hip to gable front roof extension and rear dormer, two front roof lights and one second floor window to the side elevation to facil
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 1 Linden Way Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BS
Erection of a two-storey side, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, new front porch canopy. Formation of new vehicular access and creation of front hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - PLAN/2026/0391 - 1 Linden Way Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BS
Erection of a two-storey side, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage, new front porch canopy. Formation of new vehicular access and creation of front hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-25 - AMEND/2026/0013 - Kits Coty 25 Westfield Road Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NA
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission PLAN/2018/0151 (extensions to create chalet bungalow) to substitute the approved drawings to simplify the design with a smaller front porch and removal of
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 21 Vicarage Road Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BH
Construction of a new one-bedroom self-build dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling at 21 Vicarage Road following the demolition of the existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - PLAN/2026/0342 - 21 Vicarage Road Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BH
Construction of a new one-bedroom self-build dwelling to the side of the existing dwelling at 21 Vicarage Road following the demolition of the existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-05 - - Land At Pumping Station Bonners Close Westfield Woking Surrey
Erection of 2no 2-bedroom semi detached dwellings and associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 58 - 60 Westfield Road Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NG
Retrospective application for the installation of 3No air conditioning units to rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Jays 10 Moor Lane Woking Surrey GU22 9QY
Erection of a two-storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. New front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 22 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. Front porch extention.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 42 Westfield Road Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NA
Formation of new vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 12 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 5 Maple Grove Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9PJ
Hip to gable roof extension to both sides. Erection of first floor rear extension with balcony. Erection of single storey side extension and extension to existing single storey side extension. 2no fro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 22 Downsview Avenue Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BT
Erection of a two-storey rear extension to dwelling, roof extensions and alterations comprising hip-to-gable enlargement to northern (side) elevation, enlargement of roof over existing garage to south
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of Westfield in Surrey
Westfield, located in Woking borough, Surrey, serves as the southern boundary of the town, transitioning from typical suburban housing in the north to semi-rural residences, smallholdings, and verdant landscapes in the south. This area borders London's Metropolitan Green Belt, making it a significant zone for planning applications related to residential development and conservation efforts. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Westfield 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 Westfield a particularly low-crime area.
Westfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashwood Road and Heathside Park Road, Woking, Mount Hermon, Woking, The Hockering, Woking, 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 Westfield includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westfield 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.
Planning Activity in Westfield
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Westfield. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Westfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Westfield were full planning applications (49), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 51 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.