Old Stable Cottage St Johns Hill Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RF

Pending Consideration PLAN/2026/0264
Council
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Date validated
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
GU21 7RF

Description

Variation of Condition 02 (Approved Plans) of application PLAN/2025/0907 for Removal of existing main roof structure and erection of an increased height replacement roof incorporating raised ridge by 1.2m, erection of 3no front (North facing) and 2no rear (South facing) roof dormers, insertion of 1no rear (South facing) rooflight and associated formation of first floor habitable accommodation. Alterations to existing single storey garage/bedroom roof and erection of front porch. Erection of single storey side/rear link extension, alterations to roof of existing single storey rear projection including formation of crown roof element and addition of 3no rooflights. Extension to patio area. Alterations to fenestration to all elevations dated 26.01.2026 for changes to the design of the roof and rooflights of the existing rear annexe/approved principal bedroom/dressing room/ensuite.

2.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#236 of 282

Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #200 out of 282. Woking is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Woking decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #257 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #256 of 282
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #200 of 282
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #143 of 282
54%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
22 decided
748
Total decisions
153 refused in 2025