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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
4,366Searchable applications
284Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 3,785 approved or refused records
630Refused applications

3,155 approved · 630 refused · 0 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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More application records

  1. DecidedPLAN/2025/0975

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for proposed dropped kerb.

    2 Aragon Walk Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7HH

    Received Not published
  2. DecidedTREE/2025/8356

    4 x Leyland Cypress mature, 1 x Monterey Cypress mature, fell to grind stumps to allow more light to the property Group of trees G1 (Works within Old Avenue West Byfleet - Conservation Areas)

    Fairbourne House Old Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AE

    Received Not published
  3. DecidedPLAN/2025/0976

    Erection of a single storey side extension. Erection of a rear dormer, 1no front roof light and fenestration alterations. Following demolition of the existing garage.

    9 Boltons Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8TW

    Received Not published
  4. DecidedTREE/2025/8357

    T1 : Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulifera) - Fell to ground level due to over 50% dieback within canopy. Close proximity to dwellings if branches/tree fails. T2 : Tulip Tree (Liriodendron Tulipifera) - Reduce lateral branches on west side of canopy tree by 2-2.5m back to suitable growth points to maintain overhang on to dwelling roof. (Works within the St. Johns Village Conservation Area)

    Land Adjacent To 18 And 19 St Johns Mews St Johns Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  5. DecidedPLAN/2025/0977

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

    Okewood House Heath House Road Woking Surrey GU22 0QU

    Received Not published
  6. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2025/0978

    Section 73 application to vary Condition 5 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PLAN/2021/0910 (Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration) to allow for addtional first floor window in the south side elevation, alterations to fenestration, internal layout changes.

    1 Wakehurst Path Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5NT

    Received Not published
  7. DecidedPLAN/2025/0979

    Variation of Condition 1 of PLAN/2024/0789 (Variation to condition 01 of PLAN/2021/1022 (Variation of Conditions 01, 03 and 07 of PLAN/2019/0233 (Change of use of barn to gymnastics club (Use Class D2) and addition of four heat exchangers for a temporary period of three years) to allow for a three year temporary time period, increase in the number of persons on site at any one time from 25 to 40 and increase in the opening hours on Saturdays from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sundays 10:00 to 16:00. (Amended Description)) to allow for an extension to the temporary use of the building for a further 2 years.

    The Barn Egley Road Woking Surrey GU22 0NH

    Received Not published
  8. DecidedPLAN/2025/0980

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    5 Wyndham Road Woking Surrey GU21 3DS

    Received Not published
  9. DecidedPLAN/2025/0981

    Retrospective application for the retention and upgrading of single storey rear extension including changes to external facing materials. (Amended address)

    1 Frailey Hill Woking Surrey GU22 8EA

    Received Not published
  10. DecidedPLAN/2025/0982

    Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0473 (Erection of a detached two storey building for Class E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii), B2/B8 use, associated car parking and landscaping following the demolition of the existing building) to allow for the increase to the height of the main roof ridge, alterations to fenestration including the installation of additional external louvres, the replacement of existing rear gates with bifold service yard gates and amending the colour of the external doors and additional works including alterations to waste management and creation of additional motorcycle parking provision, an additional mechanical plant screen.

    Unit 2 Woking Business Park Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5JY

    Received Not published
  11. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2025/0983

    Erection of a single storey horticultural building.

    The Old Gardens Blackhorse Road Brookwood Woking Surrey GU22 0QT

    Received Not published
  12. DecidedCOND/2025/0160

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (Detailed construction drawing) of Listed Building Consent (PLAN/2025/0437) for erection of part two storey, part first floor, part single storey side and rear extension with 1No front and 1No rear rooflight, internal alterations and demolition of existing garage.

    Laurel Cottage 6 Stockers Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9DB

    Received Not published
  13. DecidedPLAN/2025/0984

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration. 1no post mounted sign and associated landscaping (amended description and plans).

    80 - 82 Maybury Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JH

    Received Not published
  14. DecidedTREE/2025/8358

    T1: Oak Tree to reduce crown by approx 4m off top and 2-3m off sides to shape. Tree has become too large for space/gardens. (Works subject to TPO 626/0052/1962).

    11 Weymede Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7DG

    Received Not published
  15. DecidedTREE/2025/8359

    T1: Oak Tree - Reduce crown roadside only by approx 2-3m max to re address balance of crown shape. Remove all major deadwood, epicormic growth and crown lift to 5.5m from ground level. T2 : Magnolia - Reduce hard by approx 4m as tree has become very leggy, with damage at approx 3m high from ground level on main stem. Also tree is very close to buildings. (Not sure if Magnolia is a protected tree.) (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966) Note : permission not required for deadwood.

    Hidden Corner 1 Forest Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LT

    Received Not published
  16. DecidedTREE/2025/8360

    T1 - Oak Tree and T2 - Lime Tree - Reduce crowns by 4m and shape. Lime will be back to previous reduction points and Oak reduce back to suitable new growth points. Trees have become too large for space. Remove all major deadwood. Remove Epicormic growth from main stems. (Works subject to TPO 626/0456/1995). Note : Permission not required for deadwood.

    Linden Lodge 1A Hare Hill Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8UH

    Received Not published
  17. DecidedTREE/2025/8361

    T1 : Yew Tree - Reduce crown by up to 1.5m and shape. Remove all major deadwood. Lift paving slabs and root prune any surface roots necessary as have lifted patio slabs. (Works subject to TPO 626/0161/1972). Note : permission not required for deadwood.

    Redwoods Ridgeway Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QR

    Received Not published
  18. DecidedPLAN/2025/0985

    Installation of 11 solar panels to side roofslope.

    Bay Trees Grange Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4DA

    Received Not published
  19. DecidedPLAN/2025/0986

    Erection of a two storey front and side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch canopy following demolition of existing single storey side extensions and detached triple garage. Erection of new front boundary treatment consisting of front entry gates with brick pillars and metal railing fence and pedestrian gate and alterations to existing vehicular access. Proposed render to all elevations and alterations to fenestration.

    Woodhatch Cottage 62 Woodham Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4EH

    Received Not published
  20. DecidedHABREG/2025/0004

    Approval under Regulation 75 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) for application ref: PLAN/2025/0769 (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, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to provide x16 dwellings/apartments).

    Barclays Town Gate House Church Street East Woking Surrey GU21 6AE

    Received Not published
  21. DecidedCOND/2025/0161

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) and Condition 4 (Detailed construction drawing) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0436 for Erection of part two storey, part first floor, part single storey side and rear extension with 1No front and 1No rear rooflight, internal alterations and demolition of existing garage.

    Laurel Cottage 6 Stockers Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9DB

    Received Not published
  22. DecidedPLAN/2025/0987

    Retrospective planning permission for a rear gate creating additional access.

    27 Saunders Copse Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0NS

    Received Not published
  23. DecidedPLAN/2025/0988

    Part retrospective application for erection of a single storey rear extension and erection of a detached outbuilding in rear garden.

    87 Balmoral Drive Maybury Woking Surrey GU22 8EY

    Received Not published
  24. DecidedTREE/2025/8362

    2 x Oak over hanging from neighbouring property into gardens of number 27 and 28 Romans Way from Pine Ridge, Ridgway(T8) : Oak (number 27) - Reduce down back to sustainable growth points and shape into tops. Final height to remain the same. 2.5m reduction back from garden side gradually getting smaller into the remaining tops to allow for more light to lower windows, flower beds and grass. (T9) : Oak (number 28) - Reduce two lower limbs by upto 3m to reduce end weight (The application has been amended in consultant with the applicant). There are signs of fibre bucking under the weight of the limbs as shown in photos. Final height to remain the same.This would allow a lot more light into both properties and balance the very one sided tree to ensure good onward form. Remaining crown to be left in tact. (Works subject to TPO 626/0011/1956).

    27 And 28 Romans Way Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8TR

    Received Not published

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