Woking, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woking, Surrey.
Surrey · England · Town
Planning applications in Woking are administered by Woking Borough Council. View the full Woking Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
91 planning applications found near Woking.
- 26/0604/GPA - Land Adjacent To Tixley Hookstone Lane West End Woking Surrey
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Class A, Part 6 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) is require
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-07-07 - TREE/2026/8159 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Land Bordering The Edge Of Percheron Drive Redding Way And Bagshot Road Percheron Drive Knaphill Woking Surrey
G1 - Mixed species (Oak, Sycamore, Hazel) Cut back lower vegetation to footpath edge, and crown raise to a height of 2.5 metres from ground level over footpath (Works subject to TPO 626/0426/1993) Cro
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Land Bordering The Edge Of Percheron Drive Redding Way And Bagshot Road Percheron Drive Knaphill Woking Surrey
G1 - Mixed species (Oak, Sycamore, Hazel) Cut back lower vegetation to footpath edge, and crown raise to a height of 2.5 metres from ground level over footpath. Crown raise branched overhanging carria
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/0580/DTC - Land South Of Beldam Bridge Road West End Woking Surrey
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 (soft and hard landscaping): Condition 5 (method statement for trenchless foul drainage system); Condition 6 (reptile mitigation strategy); Condition 8 (m
Status: Undecided | Council: Surrey Heath | Date: 2026-06-30 - COND/2026/0070 · Validated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 - Electricty Sub Station Adjacent To 15 Wilders Close Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 (Tree Protection Plan) to planning permission PLAN/2026/0094 (Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project and associated works).
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-25 - TREE/2026/8143 - Gorse Bank Heathside Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JE
T1: Holm Oak - Fell (Works within Ashwood Road/Heathside Road - Conservation Areas)
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Gorse Bank Heathside Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JE
T1: Holm Oak - Fell (Works within Ashwood Road/Heathside Road - Conservation Areas)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - TREE/2026/8143 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Gorse Bank Heathside Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JE
T1: Holm Oak - Fell (Works within Ashwood Road/Heathside Road - Conservation Areas)
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-19 - PLAN/2026/0437 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - Bramshill Onslow Crescent Woking Surrey
Installation of timber entrance gates at a height of 1.8m and gate posts at a height of 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-12 - PLAN/2026/0420 - Copper Beeches Heathside Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JE
Erection of a single storey rear extension with adjoining replacement rear canopy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Pearl Assurance House 28 High Street Woking Surrey
Erection of a Mansard roof extension to provide 2No. self-contained flats (Class C3) and associated Cycle & Bin storage amenities at ground floor level
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - PLAN/2026/0409 - Morrisons 82 Goldsworth Road Woking Surrey GU21 6LJ
Advertising consent for the installation of 1no. internally illuminated freestanding 3M totem.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-06-01 - PLAN/2026/0389 - O Neills Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 6HR
Display of 3x internally illuminated fascia signs, 2x internally illuminated projecting signs and a digital screen.
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-25 - - 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 - PLAN/2026/0340 - Orchard Cottage Bracken Close Woking Surrey GU22 7HD
Erection of a detached single storey annexe
Status: Undecided | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woking a particularly low-crime area.
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, 222 planning applications were submitted near Woking. Of these, 92% 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 (65), tree works (44), discharge of conditions (35). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 22 medium-scale applications, 163 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 91 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 123 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Mount Hermon planning applications
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- Hook Heath planning applications
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