Woking, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woking, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
About Woking
Woking is a town and borough located in north-west Surrey, approximately 23 miles from central London. With roots tracing back to the Domesday Book, its modern development began in the mid-1860s following the establishment of the railway station, which spurred significant growth and infrastructure improvements, including the Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal. Today, Woking offers a blend of historical significance and contemporary urban planning opportunities, making it a key area for potential development projects.
Population: 62,796 (2001) · Area: 63.6 km²
District: Woking
Website: http://www.woking.gov.uk/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 011D
Crime Statistics
220 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 70
- shoplifting: 34
- other-theft: 24
- anti-social-behaviour: 23
- public-order: 20
- criminal-damage-arson: 19
- other-crime: 8
- burglary: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- robbery: 2
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woking.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Woking based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Woking.
- - Shoppers Car Park Red Victoria Way Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 9 (BREEAM) of planning permission PLAN/2018/1114 for Erection of a 12x storey building comprising 10x levels of car parking (totalling 1,332x spaces) and A1 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Stedwood House Heathside Crescent Woking Surrey GU22 7AQ
(T1) : Scots Pine - Remove lowest 3 branches from Scots Pine (T1) in rear garden (two of these are dead therefore exempt from permission being required) Works subject to TPO 626/0038/1962.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 1 - 2 High Street Woking Surrey GU21 6BG
Approval of details pursuant to condition 09 (water use - as built) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2025/0560 dated 26.09.2025 (Erection of a roof level extension (at third floor level) to provide 2N
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - New Victoria Theatre The Ambassadors Victoria Way Woking Surrey GU21 6GQ
Replacement of existing roof top plant and ductwork.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 3 - 12 High Street Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to condition 36 (Remediation Method Statement) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2023/0645 dated 23.05.2025 (Partial demolition of 3-5 High Street, demolition and reinstate
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 - 12 High Street Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to condition 53 (Managing Borehole Installation) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2023/0645 dated 23.05.2025 (Partial demolition of 3-5 High Street, demolition and reinsta
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land At Victoria Way And Church Street West Church Street West Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 10 (Code for Sustainable Homes) of planning permission PLAN/2018/0444 (Section 73 application to vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of permission ref: PLAN/201
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
Prior Approval under the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use from Commercial
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
Section 73 application for removal of Condition 11 (Retention of car park layout) of PLAN/1997/0834 (Outline application for erection of (3326 sq m-gross) 3 storey building comprising independent unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
Section 73 application for the Variation of Conditions 2 and 8 of PLAN/2025/0876 (Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land At Victoria Way And Church Street West Church Street West Woking Surrey
Non-Material Amendment to conditions 2 (approved plans), 17 (soft landscaping), 19 (green/brown roofs), 20 (hard landscaping) and 31 (cycling parking) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2018/0444 (Secti
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
Approval under Regulation 75 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for application ref: PLAN/2025/0876 (Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Coun
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land Adjacent To White Walls Bracken Close Woking Surrey
Erection of a two-storey detached house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Woking United Reformed Church White Rose Lane Woking Surrey GU22 7HA
Yew tree - Prune by 1m to keep away from building. Crown lift all Yews over road to 5-6m. (Works subject to TPO 626/0464/1995).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 3 Commercial Way Woking Surrey GU21 6XR
Erection of signage to south-east elevation comprising internally illuminated fascia sign affixed to existing glass wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 3 - 12 High Street Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to conditions 17 (Noise Insulation Scheme), 27 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 35 (Contaminated Land Site Investigation), 39 (Revised Energy Statement) and 50 (Method Stateme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Cardinal Place Guildford Road Woking Surrey GU22 7LR
Prior Approval under the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for change of use of the existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
Section 73 application for removal of Condition 4 (Use Class Restriction to Use Class e (c)) of PLAN/2025/0712 (Facade alterations and the creation of commercial floorspace (E Use Class) at lower grou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Pearl Assurance House 28 High Street Woking Surrey GU21 6BW
Approval under Regulation 75 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for application ref: PLAN/2025/0939 (Application for Prior Approval under Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of The
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - LLoyds TSB 30 - 32 Commercial Way Woking Surrey GU21 6ER
Display of 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 2 internally illuminated projecting signs, 2 internally illuminated ATM surrounds and 2 non-illuminated signs (Address Panel and Night Pay)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Woking in Surrey
Woking is a town and borough located in north-west Surrey, approximately 23 miles from central London. With roots tracing back to the Domesday Book, its modern development began in the mid-1860s following the establishment of the railway station, which spurred significant growth and infrastructure improvements, including the Wey Navigation and Basingstoke Canal. Today, Woking offers a blend of historical significance and contemporary urban planning opportunities, making it a key area for potential development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 62,796 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Woking district.
Woking covers an area of approximately 63.6 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 Woking show an average sale price of £491,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woking area recorded 220 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Woking has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashwood Road and Heathside Park Road, Woking, Mount Hermon, Woking, Woking Town Centre, The Hockering, Woking, Basingstoke Canal, Horsell, Wheatsheaf, Horsell. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woking planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woking.gov.uk/woking. 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 Woking
In the last 24 months, 171 planning applications were submitted near Woking. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woking.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Woking slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woking were full planning applications (56), tree works (37), discharge of conditions (32). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 20 medium-scale applications, 143 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 80 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 83 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Mount Hermon planning applications
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