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Woking Borough Council
Planning applications.

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
4,286Searchable applications
275Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 3,722 approved or refused records
620Refused applications

3,102 approved · 620 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2025/8191

    T1- Oak: Reduce by 2-3m potential cause damage to roof of kitchen (Works subject to TPO 626/0076/1964) (Permission not required for deadwood)

    Squirrels Leap Comeragh Close Woking Surrey GU22 0LZ

    Received Not published
  2. DecidedPLAN/2025/0636

    Demolition of existing single storey store and plant room, and erection of a single storey glazed link extension, replace existing door with a window and installation of a conservation roof window at second floor level (amended description).

    The Old Pyrford Vicarage Church Hill Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8XH

    Received Not published
  3. DecidedPLAN/2025/0637

    Section 73 application for removal of condition 7 (installation of bollards fronting Anchor Hill and Barley Mow Lane) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2022/0264 (Allowed Appeal Ref: APP/A3655/W/22/3302519, dated 07.02.2023) for Change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) with a fan grille extractor opening to the rear.

    1 Creswell Corner Anchor Hill Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2JD

    Received Not published
  4. DecidedPLAN/2025/0638

    Section 73 application to vary Conditions 02 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2022/1102 (Planning permission for the erection of a single storey front extension with an open canopy to the front, part two storey / part first floor extension including the raising of the ridge height and replacement roof and a glazed link between the main church building and the extension. Alterations to fenestration. (amended plans)) Variation of Condition 02 to allow the scheme to be reduced to a single storey rear extension.

    St Marys Church Church Hill Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QQ

    Received Not published
  5. DecidedTREE/2025/8192

    T1 Beech - In front garden to reduce by 1.5m all round to regain clearance from the garage roof and the street light. Leaving a finished radial spread of 5.5m. G1 - 1 x Maple and 2 x Goat Willow: Cut back by 1-1.5m to boundary from fence height upto 7m from top of tree. (Works subject to TPO 626/0217/1976)

    1 Fairbanks Triggs Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0EL

    Received Not published
  6. DecidedTREE/2025/8193

    T2 - Beech: Reduce height and spread by 2m. T1 - Cedar: Reduce crown by 2m to rebalance tree. (Works subject to TPO 626/0196/1976)

    Heath Lodge Holly Bank Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JW

    Received Not published
  7. DecidedPLAN/2025/0639

    Erection of a single storey rear extension following partial demolition of existing conservatory. Alterations to fenestration.

    18 Foxlake Road Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7PW

    Received Not published
  8. Awaiting decisionPLAN/2025/0641

    Installation of artificial grass (3G) sports pitch in place of the existing natural grass pitch.

    Westfield Football Club Kingfield Road Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BA

    Received Not published
  9. DecidedAMEND/2025/0023

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission PLAN/2024/0548 (The demolition of a detached, two-storey dwelling house, followed by the erection of a detached, three-storey dwelling house, extensions to two existing detached outbuildings including installation 3x air source heat pumps, 24x ground-mounted solar panels and proposed widening of the dropped kerb) to amend position and size of ground floor windows and door, to allow first floor front facing walk in wardrobe windows to be clear glazed and to insert a rooflight over the main staircase

    Horsell Rise Cottage Horsell Rise Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4AY

    Received Not published
  10. DecidedTREE/2025/8194

    T1 - Oak: Reduce lateral limb towards canal and bridle path ways by 4m to a suitable primary growth point limb is over extended and heavy, reduce remaining canopy by 2m to balance tree. T2 - Lime: Fell to top of hedge, this tree is smothered by the large oak (T1). G1 - Birch: Remove x3 declining stems over pond and entrance gate. T3 - Leylandii Cypress: Cut back encroaching limbs by 2m to fence line as causing shade. T4 - Lawson Cypress: Fell, grind out stump ((Works within Basingstoke Canal (East And West) - Conservation Areas)

    Langmans Langmans Lane St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7PY

    Received Not published
  11. DecidedPLAN/2025/0642

    Erection of a single storey and part first floor rear extension and erection of front porch canopy. Proposed roof extension to include increase to the roof ridge height, front and rear dormer windows, and alterations to the existing front dormer roof. Insertion of front rooflights. Alterations to fenestration.

    Cherry Cottage 37 Hare Hill Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8UH

    Received Not published
  12. DecidedPLAN/2025/0643

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer window.

    Sorbie Coldharbour Road Woking Surrey GU22 8SP

    Received Not published
  13. DecidedPLAN/2025/0644

    Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 8m, maximum height of 3m and a maximum height of eaves of 3m.

    Sorbie Coldharbour Road Woking Surrey GU22 8SP

    Received Not published
  14. DecidedPLAN/2025/0645

    Hip to gable extension and increase in ridge height by 1.78m, construction of 1 x front box dormer and 1 x rear box dormer and 1 x rear rooflight to facilitate the conversion of the loft space to habitable accommodation. Replacement of garage roof with mono pitched roof. (amended plans and description)

    14 Lych Way Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4QG

    Received Not published
  15. DecidedTREE/2025/8195

    T1 : Oak tree - no work. T2 : Lime tree - Crown reduce by 2.5m all round. Crown lift 2m. Crown thin 30%. This is for tree maintenance and to provide suitable clearance between the tree canopy and the house; to reduce the risk of the tree being blown over and potentially damaging the property; and to reduce damage to the house walls and paintwork caused by honeydew from lime aphids. T3 : Lime tree - Crown thin 30%. Crown reduce by 2m all round. This is for tree maintenance and to create suitable clearance above the driveway and road. T4 : Oak tree - no work. T5 - Ornamental cherry plum tree - Crown reduce by 2.5m all round. (Works within Aviary Road Pyrford - Conservation Areas)

    Woodstock Aviary Road Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8TH

    Received Not published
  16. DecidedPLAN/2025/0646

    Details of a Dust Management Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 3, Construction Noise Management Plan pursuant to Condition 5, Construction Traffic Management Plan pursuant to Condition 8, Construction Environmental Management Plan pursuant to Condition 19, Habitats Maintenance and Management Plan pursuant to Condition 21, Resource Management Plan pursuant to Condition 24, and the Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to the Biodiversity Gain Condition of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633 dated 23 January 2025.

    St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL

    Received Not published
  17. DecidedPLAN/2025/0647

    Erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing store and conservatory. Insertion of side window (Amended Description).

    102 Hart Road Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7NL

    Received Not published
  18. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2025/0648

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to use existing outbuilding for the services of acupuncture.

    Hawthorn Elmstead Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6JB

    Received Not published
  19. DecidedPLAN/2025/0649

    Retention of attached shed to north elevation (Amended description).

    Hollyrose Linden Way Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9BS

    Received Not published
  20. DecidedAMEND/2025/0024

    Non Material Amendment to PLAN/2024/0896 (Erection of a two storey side extension and attached garage following demolition of existing garage. Alterations to fenestration.) to add a door in the Left Side Elevation.

    Mesa 12 The Gateway Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5SL

    Received Not published
  21. DecidedTREE/2025/8196

    T1 : Oak - Crown Lift to provide 6 metres clearance from ground level. To remove secondary growth, raising canopy to 6 metres clearance over road and driveway. Current Height: 18m Current Spread: 10m. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).

    22 Blackdown Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LQ

    Received Not published
  22. DecidedTREE/2025/8197

    (T1) : 1 x Pine Tree - End Weight Reduction by 1.5m - 2m and major deadwood crown due to outgrowing the surrounding areas, excessive weight on lateral branches, excessive shading and deadwood dropping below causing hazard to pedestrians/ vehicles.(Works subject to TPO 626/0293/1983). Note : permission not required for deadwood.

    Leifs House Whitmoor Lane Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QB

    Received Not published
  23. DecidedPLAN/2025/0650

    Erection of a rear outbuilding (amended plan received 01.06.2026).

    20 Martindale Road Woking Surrey GU21 3PJ

    Received Not published
  24. DecidedPLAN/2025/0652

    Details of a Dust Management Plan submitted pursuant to Condition 3, Construction Noise Management Plan pursuant to Condition 5, Construction Traffice Management Plan pursuant to Condition 8, Construction Environmental management Plan pursuant to Condition 19, Habitats Maintenance and Management Plan pursuant to Condition 21, Resource Management Plan pursuant to Condition 24, and the Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to 'the Biodiversity Gain Condition' of planning permission ref: WO/PLAN/2024/0633 dated 23 January 2025.

    Land At St John The Baptist School Elmbridge Lane Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AL

    Received Not published

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