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Woking Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Woking Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
4,344Searchable applications
286Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 3,765 approved or refused records
627Refused applications

3,138 approved · 627 refused · 0 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. DecidedTREE/2025/8315

    T1 English Oak - Fell to ground level, remove all arisings and grind out stump. The reason for the work, is that the Oak is diseased with Sudden Oak Death (SOD). (Works subject to TPO/0003/2007).

    Pyrford End Oakcroft Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6JH

    Received Not published
  2. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2025/0859

    Section 73 application to vary Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0349 (Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans)of planning permission PLAN/2021/0394 (Erection of 1 x two-storey two bedroom attached dwelling and part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension to existing dwelling (No.16) (to be retained) following demolition of existing garage (amended description and plans)) to allow for alterations to fenestration, pitched roof over single storey rear extension and amendments to internal layouts.) to allow for alterations to fenestration and the construction of rear outbuildings/cycle stores.

    16 Omega Road Woking Surrey GU21 5DZ

    Received Not published
  3. DecidedPLAN/2025/0860

    Erection of a two storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory and insertion of 2No rear rooflights.

    39 The Oaks West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6RN

    Received Not published
  4. DecidedTREE/2025/8316

    Lime tree - Reduce by 2-3 meters leaving 19m height 4m spread - Outgrown its space. (Works subject to TPO 626/0659/2004).

    1 Birdsgrove Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2TB

    Received Not published
  5. DecidedPLAN/2025/0861

    Part retrospective application for the erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage (amended drawing received 03.12.2025).

    Silver Birches Heathfield Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JJ

    Received Not published
  6. DecidedCOND/2025/0142

    Approval on details pursuant to Condition 16 (Sustainability) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2024/0647 (Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and the wording of Conditions 4 (Landscaping) and 14 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of permission ref: PLAN/2019/0904 of permission ref: PLAN/2019/0904 dated 07/04/2020 (Erection of 3x 3-4 storey blocks comprising a total of 72x self-contained flats including; 2x 3-4 storey buildings comprising a total of 51x self-contained flats (25x one bed, 24x two bed and 2x three bed) following demolition of existing buildings including Nos 25-31 Portugal Road and Lok N Store building on Marlborough Road and erection of a 3-4 storey building comprising 21x self-contained flats (6x one bed, 14x two bed and 1x three bed) following demolition of existing buildings including Nos 12-16 Portugal Road and provision of associated car parking, landscaping, bin and cycle storage).

    12-16, 25-31 Portugal Road And Lok N Store Marlborough Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JE

    Received Not published
  7. DecidedPLAN/2025/0862

    Erection of single storey side extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and alterations to existing garage including raising of the roof height.

    18 East Gardens Woking Surrey GU22 8DP

    Received Not published
  8. UnknownPDCHK/2025/0009

    Permitted development check - rear shed

    35 Bloomfield Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2BL

    Received Not published
  9. DecidedCOND/2025/0143

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) to planning permission PLAN/2025/0603 (Erection of a proposed two storey side extension, single storey front and rear extension and new front dormer window following removal of existing front dormer. Retrospective application for a 2m high boundary fence).

    24 High Street Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4UR

    Received Not published
  10. DecidedCOND/2025/0144

    Approval of details pursuant to Condtion 3 (SuDS) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0554 for Erection of a single storey rear extension (part-retrospective).

    100 Oyster Lane Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7HR

    Received Not published
  11. DecidedTREE/2025/8317

    T1: Oak Tree - reduce crown back to previous reduction points approx 1.5-2.0m. Tree has become too large for space again. (Works subject to TPO 626/0366/1989).

    3 Foxhanger Gardens Woking Surrey GU22 7BQ

    Received Not published
  12. DecidedPLAN/2025/0863

    Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E(g)(i) space to form 12 dwellings.

    Scotia House 66 - 68 Goldsworth Road Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  13. DecidedPLAN/2025/0865

    Screening Opinion for the erection of up to 162 dwellings (including 50% affordable housing) together with associated access, parking, pedestrian and cycle routes, green infrastructure (including public open space, play space and landscaping) and drainage.

    Land North East Of Saunders Lane Saunders Lane Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  14. DecidedPLAN/2025/0866

    Screening Opinion for the erection of up to 147 dwellings (including 50% affordable housing) together with associated access, parking, pedestrian and cycle routes, green infrastructure (including public open space, play space and landscaping) and drainage.

    Land North West Of Saunders Lane Saunders Lane Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  15. DecidedPLAN/2025/0867

    Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 5.3m, maximum height of 3.6m and a maximum height of eaves of 2.7m.

    26 Rectory Close Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7LS

    Received Not published
  16. DecidedTREE/2025/8318

    Large Quercus Robur (English Oak): Reduce crown by 2.5-3m this is to reduce wind-sail effect and potential storm damage/branch failure (Works subject to TPO/0049/2008)

    2A Fenwick Close Woking Surrey GU21 3BY

    Received Not published
  17. DecidedTREE/2025/8319

    T1 - Beech: Reduce height by 5m and spread by 3m leaving height of 12m and spread of 6m in front garden due to decay fungus (Works subject to TPO 626/0117/1969)

    14 Lych Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QG

    Received Not published
  18. DecidedPLAN/2025/0868

    Extension of existing outbuilding. Changes to fenestration and installation of new solar panels.

    11 Dane Court Woking Surrey GU22 8SX

    Received Not published
  19. DecidedPLAN/2025/0869

    Formation of a new vehicular access, associated change of use of amenity land and creation of new hardstanding.

    155 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5QY

    Received Not published
  20. DecidedTREE/2025/8320

    T1 - Lawson Cypress: Remove X2 small limbs that are resting on the phone lines. T2 - Lime: Reduce back to old points, leaving height of 15m and spread of 10m. T3 - Lawson Cypress T3: Fell to ground level (Works within Old Avenue West Byfleet - Conservation Areas)

    Whispering Beeches Old Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AE

    Received Not published
  21. DecidedPLAN/2025/0871

    Erection of a two storey rear extension.

    Hurstgate Cottage Hook Heath Road Woking Surrey GU22 0DT

    Received Not published
  22. DecidedPLAN/2025/0872

    Erection of two storey and single storey extensions to front, side and rear of property, external alterations and alterations to external materials and fenestration following demolition of existing garage, store and conservatory.

    Tregaron Grange Drive Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4BU

    Received Not published
  23. DecidedTREE/2025/8321

    T1 Oak : (on neighbouring land at Valentines, Forest Road, Woking, GU22 8LU) - Tree measured at 21m tall with a crown spread of N6m, E7m, S7m, W6m. Crown reduction of 2.5m to the south and southeast to maintain reasonable clearance over the house and to reduce shading of the patio area. T2 Oak : Fell to ground level (tree is in severe decline). T5 Oak and T7 Pine - remove deadwood only. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966). Note : permission not required for deadwood.

    Silver Gable Forest Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LU

    Received Not published
  24. DecidedPLAN/2025/0873

    Retrospective planning application for the erection of a gate and fencing to the front and side boundary.

    64 Armadale Road Woking Surrey GU21 3LD

    Received Not published

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