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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
4,627Searchable applications
286Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 4,033 approved or refused records
668Refused applications

3,365 approved · 668 refused · 0 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

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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. DecidedCOND/2026/0060

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 29 (NATS), Condition 30 (Crane Operation Plan), Condition 41 (Fire Statement) to planning permission PLAN/2019/1141 ((Demolition of all existing buildings including existing footbridge to Victoria Way Car Park and redevelopment of site to provide a new building ranging from 5x to 28x storeys plus basement level comprising up to 366x residential units (Use Class C3), commercial (Use Classes A1/A2/A3) and community uses (Use Classes D1/D2) at ground floor and first floor level and associated internal and external amenity spaces, basement level car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, ancillary facilities, plant, new public realm, landscaping and highway works).

    Big Apple Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5AJ

    Received Not published
  2. DecidedCOND/2026/0061

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 21 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) to planning permission PLAN/2019/1141 ((Demolition of all existing buildings including existing footbridge to Victoria Way Car Park and redevelopment of site to provide a new building ranging from 5x to 28x storeys plus basement level comprising up to 366x residential units (Use Class C3), commercial (Use Classes A1/A2/A3) and community uses (Use Classes D1/D2) at ground floor and first floor level and associated internal and external amenity spaces, basement level car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, ancillary facilities, plant, new public realm, landscaping and highway works).

    Big Apple Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5AJ

    Received Not published
  3. Pending ConsiderationCOND/2026/0062

    Approval of Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Footbridge) to planning permission PLAN/2019/1141 (Demolition of all existing buildings including existing footbridge to Victoria Way Car Park and redevelopment of site to provide a new building ranging from 5x to 28x storeys plus basement level comprising up to 366x residential units (Use Class C3), commercial (Use Classes A1/A2/A3) and community uses (Use Classes D1/D2) at ground floor and first floor level and associated internal and external amenity spaces, basement level car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, ancillary facilities, plant, new public realm, landscaping and highway works).

    Big Apple Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5AJ

    Received Not published
  4. DecidedCOND/2026/0063

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Tree Protection Details) to planning permission PLAN/2025/0018 (Erection of replacement illuminated and non-illuminated signage to the exterior of the building comprising 1x double-sided free standing post sign, 1x individual fret cut welcome letters and 1x "v" shaped post mounted sign. Refurbishment of existing double-sided post mounted welcome sign), dated 28.04.2025.

    Mitchells And Butlers The Yeoman Bass Taverns Ltd 81 Old Woking Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6JA

    Received Not published
  5. DecidedPLAN/2026/0431

    Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 4m, maximum height of 3m and a maximum height of eaves of 3m.

    30 Quartermaine Avenue Westfield Woking Surrey GU22 9NN

    Received Not published
  6. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0432

    Change of use from Class C3 (dwelling) to mixed use of Classes C3 (dwelling) and C1 (hotel) to create a spa with 7 x units of guest accommodation and 1 x self contained dwelling. Associated increase to existing hardstanding to increase parking provision and alterations to fenestration.

    Whitmoor Farm Whitmoor Lane Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QB

    Received Not published
  7. DecidedPLAN/2026/0434

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side and rear extension. Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer window and conversion of garage into habitable room. Insertion of front rooflights.

    4 Knightswood Woking Surrey GU21 3PY

    Received Not published
  8. DecidedCOND/2026/0064

    Approval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Tree Protection) to planning permission PLAN/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
  9. DecidedAMEND/2026/0014

    Non-material amendment to Planning permission PLAN/2025/0541 (Erection of a single storey front and rear extension) to add a floor-to-ceiling window on the south west side elevation of the rear extension.

    13 Briarwood Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 8XD

    Received Not published
  10. DecidedTREE/2026/8133

    T1 : Oak - cut back by 2-3 meters and remove epicormic growth to crown break reducing branch loading to lessen the risk of branch failure and general tree maintenance in accordance with good arboricultural practice. (Works subject to TPO/0044/2008).

    8 Claydon Road Woking Surrey GU21 4XE

    Received Not published
  11. DecidedPLAN/2026/0436

    Erection of a single-storey front and side infill extension, insertion of one side window, and insertion of sun tube to rear roof.

    62 Hollies Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AN

    Received Not published
  12. DecidedTREE/2026/8134

    Oak tree rear garden : Crown reduce up to 1.5m and crown thin up to 15%. (Works subject to TPO/0028/2008).

    3 Knightswood Woking Surrey GU21 3PU

    Received Not published
  13. DecidedTREE/2026/8135

    T2 : Oak at rear of 4 Fletcher Close - Reduce over extended limbs by up to 3 metres. Current height: 20 metres, current spread: 10 metres. Height after work: 17 metres, Spread after work 7 metres. (Works subject to TPO/0030/2008).

    4 Fletcher Close St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 8SE

    Received Not published
  14. DecidedPLAN/2026/0437

    Installation of timber entrance gates at a height of 1.8m and gate posts at a height of 2m.

    Bramshill Onslow Crescent Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  15. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0438

    Erection of a two-storey front infill extension with a single-storey canopy porch, together with a part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing single-storey rear element, together with all associated works.

    Heather Farm House Horsell Common Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4XY

    Received Not published
  16. DecidedPLAN/2026/0439

    Erection of a rear outbuilding for use as a gym ancillary to the main dwellinghouse.

    76 Church Road Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7NG

    Received Not published
  17. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0440

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for conversion of garage into habitable room and front extension to existing garage.

    11 Oakwood Gardens Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RX

    Received Not published
  18. DecidedPLAN/2026/0441

    Erection of a single storey front and side extension following demolition of existing side garage and front porch canopy.

    43 Gorsewood Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 8UZ

    Received Not published
  19. DecidedTREE/2026/8136

    T1 - Oak: Reduce crown by max 3m selective crown reduction back to sustainable growth points (reduction cuts to vary between 1 - 3m to create even crown) (Works subject to TPO 626/0359/1989) (Permission not required for deadwood)

    45 Princess Road Maybury Woking Surrey GU22 8EW

    Received Not published
  20. DecidedCOND/2026/0065

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Foundation Design),10 (Waste and Recycling), 11 (Cycle Storage), 12 (Enhancement of Biodiversity) 14 (Water Usage) of planning permission PLAN/2024/0097 for Erection of a single storey chalet bungalow with accommodation in the roof space on land to rear of Flats 1 and 2 Lingcroft following demolition of existing triple garage, greenhouse and storage units (AMENDED PLANS)

    Land To The Rear Of Lingcroft And Flats 1 And 2 Lingcroft Pyrford Road West Byfleet Surrey

    Received Not published
  21. DecidedPLAN/2026/0442

    Proposed dropped kerbs and the formation of a new vehicular access to the front of numbers 35 and 37 Winston Way.

    35 And 37 Winston Way Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9HR

    Received Not published
  22. DecidedTREE/2026/8137

    T1 : Oak - Crown reduce entire tree to previous pruning points (approx. 4m). Reduce 2 lowest Western limbs approximately 6m (as indicated in Appendix 3). Please also see corresponding tree report. (Works subject 626/0019/1959).

    First Church Of Christ Scientist Heathside Road Woking Surrey GU22 7EY

    Received Not published
  23. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0443

    Erection of a single storey side extension and front porch. Insertion of front rooflight.

    22 Overthorpe Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2LA

    Received Not published
  24. DecidedTREE/2026/8138

    T1 : Oak Positioned on the front northern boundary, on the grass mound in front of the building, and overhanging the main road Oriental Road - Crown reduction to the tertiary branches that are within 2m distance of the building on the southern crown by up to approximately 1.5m, back to good growth points to reduce the canopy away from the building to create a safe and adequate minimum 2m gap between the tree and the building. T2 : Oak positioned on the front northern boundary, on the grass verge on the road side overhanging the main road, Oriental Road as well as overhanging the internal car park of the site - Crown of up to approximately 1m from tips, to the x2 branches over the parking bay No.15 by approximately 3m above ground level to facilitate vehicles in the parking bays. (Works subject to TPO 626/0198/1975).

    Somerset House Oriental Road Woking Surrey

    Received Not published

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