Wood Street Village, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wood Street Village, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wood Street Village are administered by Elmbridge Borough Council. View the full Elmbridge Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wood Street Village
Wood Street Village is a picturesque linear village located in Surrey, England, approximately 3 miles west of Guildford. Surrounded by the Metropolitan Green Belt, it features a charming village green and is part of the civil parish of Worplesdon, functioning semi-independently as a chapelry of the Church of England. This unique setting may influence planning applications, particularly regarding development regulations and community enhancements.
Population: 1,802
District: Worplesdon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £458,405 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Guildford
- Parliamentary constituency: Surrey Heath
- LSOA: Guildford 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wood Street Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wood Street Village.
- 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 Wood Street Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Wood Street Village.
- 26/P/00837 - The Folly, Backside Common, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3EB
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 2 (Appro...
Status: Undecided | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 41 Wood Street Green, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DU
Sycamore: tree removal (within 3 metres of boundary and tree roots damaging house and drains. Cypress: tree removal (Wood Street Cons)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Willow Brook Cottage, Ashbrook, White Hart Lane, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3EA
Discharge of Conditions 3 (SWMP), 4 (CEMP), 5 (Nature Cons), 6 (Materials), 7 (Water Consumption), 8 (Waste) and 9 (Cycle Store) of planning permission 25/P/00591 approved 18/09/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Guildford | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Willow Brook Cottage, Ashbrook, White Hart Lane, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3EA
Construction of a 2 bedroom bungalow following demolition of an existing dwelling (self build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 1 Holly Cottages, Wood Street Green, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DX
Erection of double garage following demolition of existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 37 Baird Drive, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3EE
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development to establish whether the erection of a summer house outbuilding would be lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-05-27
View full details - - 83 The Oval, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DW
Proposed single storey rear extension. Revised plans received amending the depth of the rear patio area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 61 Wood Street Green, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DU
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce crown by approx 4m in height and sides by 2m all around. Finished height to be 11m with a 3.5m radial spread.Crown lift to 2.4m. H2 - Row of Western Red Cedars - Reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 19 Hillbrow Close, Wood Street Village, Guildford, GU3 3DF
Proposed single storey front extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Guildford | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Wood Street Village in Surrey
Wood Street Village is a picturesque linear village located in Surrey, England, approximately 3 miles west of Guildford. Surrounded by the Metropolitan Green Belt, it features a charming village green and is part of the civil parish of Worplesdon, functioning semi-independently as a chapelry of the Church of England. This unique setting may influence planning applications, particularly regarding development regulations and community enhancements. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,802. It sits within the Worplesdon district.
Property prices in Wood Street Village show an average sale price of £458,405, 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 Wood Street Village a particularly low-crime area.
Wood Street Village has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wood Street. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wood Street Village includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Surrey Hills. 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 Wood Street Village
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Wood Street Village. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wood Street Village may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wood Street Village were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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