Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #231 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.

One of the strictest councils

only 82% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

50%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #231 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

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