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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
4,650Searchable applications
287Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 4,054 approved or refused records
671Refused applications

3,383 approved · 671 refused · 0 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas25 mapped area records
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  1. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0567

    Erection of a single storey detached building to form annexe accommodation and single garage, and canopy between building and main dwelling; following demolition of existing outbuilding.

    Primrose House Lawfords Hill Road Worplesdon Woking Surrey GU3 3QB

    Received Not published
  2. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0568

    Erection of a single storey commercial building (Use Class B2 Car Repair and MOT) adopting a mono-slope roof at a maximum height of 7.8 metres following demolition of the existing commercial building (Part Retrospective).

    Unit 5 Abbot Close Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7JN

    Received Not published
  3. DecidedPLAN/2026/0569

    Erection of a single storey front and rear extension.

    7 Common Close Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4DB

    Received Not published
  4. DecidedTREE/2026/8198

    T1 - Crown reduction 2.5m. Crown lift to gutter height (Works subject to TPO/626/0113/1971)

    5 Crossacres Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8QS

    Received Not published
  5. DecidedCOND/2026/0090

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 05 (landscaping), 06 (water use - as built), 07 (bicycle storage) and 08 (biodiversity enhancement measures) of planning permission ref: PLAN/2024/0549 dated 07.10.2024 (Demolition of existing single storey detached dwelling. Erection of a replacement part two storey, part single storey detached dwelling and associated landscaping).

    20 Hillside Woking Surrey GU22 0NF

    Received Not published
  6. DecidedPLAN/2026/0570

    Temporary Change of use of the office (class E(g)(i)) to a public library (class F1(d)) and associated works including floodlighting and the installation of a disabled access ramp without compliance with Conditions 3 of planning permission WO/2021/0736 dated 26 August 2021 to allow for the use of the building to continue for an extended period. (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2026-0112 - this record is for consultation only)

    Old Sorting Office Rosemount Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6LB

    Received Not published
  7. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0571

    Temporary Change of use of the office (class E(g)(i)) to a public library (class F1(d)) and associated works including floodlighting and the installation of a disabled access ramp without compliance with Conditions 3 of planning permission WO/2021/0736 dated 26 August 2021 to allow for the use of the building to continue for an extended period. (this application is determined by Surrey County Council under their ref SCCRef-2026-0112)

    Old Sorting Office Rosemount Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6LB

    Received Not published
  8. DecidedAMEND/2026/0019

    Non-material amendment to planning permission ref: PLAN/2019/0613 dated 30.08.2019 (External alterations including installation of replacement windows, alterations to fenestration, installation of replacement roof and solar panels, insertion of new windows, dormer windows and doors, erection of single storey extensions in existing courtyard, formation of roof terraces, formation of new vehicular access onto Locke Way following removal of existing vehicular access and hard and soft landscaping works).

    The Cornerstone Locke Way Woking Surrey GU21 5FZ

    Received Not published
  9. DecidedCOND/2026/0091

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 16 (external lighting) of planning permission PLAN/2014/0215 for Demolition of a former library building and redevelopment with 9 residential units comprising of 3No. 2 bed flats and 6No. 1 bed flats and a memorial garden.

    20 High Street Knaphill Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  10. DecidedTREE/2026/8199

    T9: English Oak - Reduce overall crown by 4-5m. T67: English Oak - Reduce overall crown by 6-7m (Works subject to TPO 626/0408/1993)

    Chobham Golf Club Chobham Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2TZ

    Received Not published
  11. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0572

    Erection of a single storey side extension with crown roof, attached garage and changes to fenestration and relocation of a/c units. Alterations to existing vehicular access and hardstanding (amended description).

    16 Engliff Lane Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8SU

    Received Not published
  12. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0573

    Formal Consultation from Surrey Heath Borough Council for an Outline planning application for 30 dwellings, associated parking, landscaping and access and demolition of existing buildings (all matters reserved with only access considered). (Your ref. 25/0284/OOU).

    Surrey Heath Borough Council Gloucester Square Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  13. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0574

    Erection of a part two storey and part single storey front and rear extension.

    Beaulieu Chobham Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2QE

    Received Not published
  14. DecidedPLAN/2026/0575

    Erection of single storey side and rear extensions following removal of existing conservatory.

    The Laurels Highfield Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6QX

    Received Not published
  15. DecidedCOND/2026/0092

    Approval of details pursuant to Conditions 2 (materials) and 10 (landscaping) of planning permission PLAN/2026/0205 (Retrospective application for erection of 2x glasshouses and 2x sheds for horticultural use, 1x polytunnel, 1x pump room creation of a water storage pond and 3x water tanks, formation of a car parking area and other associated works following demolition of 1x building, 3x glasshouses, 3x sheds and 2x polytunnels).

    Briarwood Nursery Saunders Lane Woking Surrey

    Received Not published
  16. DecidedTREE/2026/8200

    Ash trees x 2 - Fell. Elm - Fell. Other trees to be trimmed back from house and adjacent footpath. (Works within Sutton Park Conservation Area).

    Swallows Nest Blanchards Hill Sutton Green Guildford Surrey GU4 7QJ

    Received Not published
  17. DecidedTREE/2026/8201

    1: Lawson - Section fell, tree in front garden running alongside Old Woking Road. 2: Lawson - Section to fell, tree in front garden running along Woodlands Road. 3: Macrocarpa - Section fell in front garden running along Woodlands Road. 4: Oak tree - running alongside Old Woking Road - to reduce tree to habitat pole. This tree has major decay in the trunk with fungus present and is overhanging the Old Woking Road. (Works subject to TPO 626/0097/1966)

    Woodhayes Woodlands Road West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6BF

    Received Not published
  18. Pending ConsiderationCOND/2026/0093

    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 04 (surface water drainage) and 05 (tree protection) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0942 (Erection of a two storey rear extension with insertion of 4 rooflights, 2 sun tunnels and addition of first floor windows in side elevation.)

    Murwood 5 Woodham Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4DL

    Received Not published
  19. Pending ConsiderationPLAN/2026/0577

    Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front extension and alterations to fenestration, roof and external finishes and patio extension following demolition of the existing rear outbuilding and removal of two chimneys.

    Brackendene Horsell Rise Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4AZ

    Received Not published
  20. DecidedTREE/2026/8202

    T1: English Oak - Reduce lateral crown spread which overhangs rear/side boundary adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal by approx 4m and reduce remaining lateral crown spread by approx 2.5m and overhall crown height by approx 2.5m to achieve a balanced, natural and sustainable crown form, and crown thin approx 15%. T2: English Oak - Reduce monolith retaining main stem at approx 6m above ground level, due to significant structural defects and advanced decline located in front garden/driveway adjacent to neighbouring petrol station (Works within Basingstoke Canal (East And West) - Conservation Areas) (Permission not required for deadwood)

    Pleasant Cottage Bagshot Road Woking Surrey GU24 0HH

    Received Not published
  21. DecidedTREE/2026/8203

    Fell 7 x Oaks in rear garden on boundary (Works within Pond Road - Conservation Areas)

    1 Hook Heath Farm Pond Road Woking Surrey GU22 0JR

    Received Not published
  22. Pending ConsiderationCOND/2026/0094

    Approval of details pursuant to condition 06 (surface water drainage) of planning permission PLAN/2026/0376, dated 15.07.2026 for Demolition of existing utility room, erection of a single storey side and rear extensions, and addition of front gable addition serving as a porch canopy. Demolition of existing chimneystack and formation of new pitched roof extent above garage. Insertion of 9no. rooflights to north-west, south-west and north-east roof planes, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and changes to external materials.

    Little Paddock Brunswick Road Brookwood Woking Surrey GU24 0AQ

    Received Not published
  23. DecidedTREE/2026/8204

    1: Magnolia - Reduce crown by 2m. 2: Beech - Reduce crown up to 2m. 3: Wild Cherry - Reduce crown up to 4m on 5 trees. 4: Wild Cherry - Reduce crown up to 3m on 3 trees. 5: Buckthorn - Remove/Trim back braches from neighbours, which overhangs fence and shed of Stanway, Ashwood Road. 2 x: Conifers - Remove/trim back a few small overhanging branches from neighbour Klanhagan, Ashwood Road. (Works subject to TPO 626/0075/1966)

    Stanway Ashwood Road Woking Surrey GU22 7JN

    Received Not published
  24. DecidedPLAN/2026/0578

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Blair House Pyrford Woods Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8QR

    Received Not published

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