Woodcote, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcote, Surrey.
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Planning applications in Woodcote are administered by Epsom And Ewell Borough Council. View the full Epsom And Ewell Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodcote
Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the village reaches an elevation of 600 feet above sea level and features a central village green and Church Farm, with key community facilities like the village hall situated at the crossroads. As of the 2001 census, Woodcote had a population of 2,715, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Epsom and Ewell
- Parliamentary constituency: Epsom and Ewell
- LSOA: Epsom and Ewell 009E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodcote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodcote.
- 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 Woodcote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Woodcote.
- - Lakeside Wilmerhatch Lane Epsom Surrey KT18 7EH
Felling of dead Oak tree within A8 of TPO 19 located on in the garden on the north side of the house (exempt tree work).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 61 Woodcote Hurst Epsom Surrey KT18 7DS
Demolition of existing garage, side infill, front porch, existing rear extensions and conservatory. Construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Front elevation altera
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00605/FLH - 61 Woodcote Hurst Epsom Surrey KT18 7DS
Demolition of existing garage, side infill, front porch, existing rear extensions and conservatory. Construction of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Front elevation altera
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/00608/TPO - Woodcote House Court Woodcote Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7DG
G001 (21/G10) - Mixed species. Fell dead elms G012 (19/A10) - Mixed species. Fell dead elms T020 (19/T86) - Oak. Reduce by approximately 2.5m to previous reduction points. G021 (19/A10) - Mixed specie
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00678/FLH - 49 Pine Hill Epsom Surrey KT18 7BH
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, internal alterations and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/00659/TPO - 21 Hambledon Hill Epsom Surrey KT18 7BZ
1. Grey poplar - Reduce overall crown by 30-35% back to previous pollard points, reshaping to balance, crown lift of x2 left side lateral branches to 4.5m to achieve better balance, clean out deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00662/TPO - Woodcote House 8A Chantry Hurst Epsom Surrey KT18 7DQ
T1 Yew (18/A2) - Cut back by up to 1.5m. Lift to just above fence line.
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00516/NMA - 16 Woodcote Park Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7EX
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 25/00715/FUL for the inclusion of external recessed retractable roller shutters to all habitable room windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 16 Woodcote Park Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7EX
Non-Material Amendments to planning permission 25/00715/FUL for the inclusion of external recessed retractable roller shutters to all habitable room windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 26/00611/TPO - Woodcote Green Woodcote Green Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7DN
T1: Cedar Lebanon (21/A2) - Crown reduce lowest lateral limb overhanging garages by up to 2m. Crown lift 3m. Remove deadwood. This should lessen the end weight of limb and achieve more clearance to th
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Sainsbury's Local 63 Dorking Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7JU
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 5 (Internal Display) of planning permission 25/01021/LBA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00583/COND - Sainsbury's Local 63 Dorking Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7JU
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s): 5 (Internal Display) of planning permission 25/01021/LBA
Status: Undecided | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 11 Woodcote Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7QS
Listed Building Consent: Internal damp-proofing works to front elevation wall and installation of air bricks to front and flank wall to assist sub floor ventilation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 37 Worple Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7AB
T5 - Monterey Cypress (L1/W3) - rear garden c.10m, medium mature. To improve light penetration to the garden (and to T7 - magnolia grandiflora), and reduce nuisance from bird droppings and debris.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Sainsbury's Local 63 Dorking Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7JU
Details submitted pursuant to application 25/01021/LBA: Condition(s): 3 (Materials), and 4 (Vents)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Sainsbury's Local 63 Dorking Road Epsom Surrey KT18 7JU
Details submitted pursuant to application 25/01020/FUL: Condition(s): 3 (Materials), 4 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 7 (Compliance with Deliveries and Servicing Plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 78 Pine Hill Epsom Surrey KT18 7BQ
Single storey rear extension following part conversion and new roof to the existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 25 Hambledon Vale Epsom Surrey KT18 7DA
Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed Use: New enlarged rear dormer to existing loft space accommodation. Alterations to fenestration, removal of existing chimneys and internal reconfiguration inc
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 23 Barons Hurst Epsom Surrey KT18 7DU
Two storey side and part two storey part single storey rear extension following demolition of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Heron Island Wilmerhatch Lane Epsom Surrey KT18 7EH
Hornbeam (T1) - Uprooted and resting in neighbouring hornbeam. Fell. Replant with 1 Hornbeam within 5m of existing tree. New tree to be supplied at 1-1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Epsom and Ewell | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Woodcote in Surrey
Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the village reaches an elevation of 600 feet above sea level and features a central village green and Church Farm, with key community facilities like the village hall situated at the crossroads. As of the 2001 census, Woodcote had a population of 2,715, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodcote a particularly low-crime area.
Woodcote has 13 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodcote, Ashstead, Church Street, Epsom, Providence Place, Worple Road, Lintons Lane, Downs Road Estate, Adelphi Road, Chalk Lane, Burgh Heath Road, Epsom Town Centre, Stamford Green, Pikes Hill. 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 Woodcote includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woodcote
In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodcote.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Woodcote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodcote were tree works (26), full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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