Ackworth Gorse Lane Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8RB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0261/CES - Certificate Proposed Development Refused

Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed Installation of an outdoor swimming pool, with associated plant room, patio and landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Mar 2026
Refused
19 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate Proposed Development
Postcode
GU24 8RB
Received
20 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Windlesham & Chobham
Parish
Chobham Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 May 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Kingsley Smith Solicitors LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14750511
Env. assessment
No
Surrey Heath
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#163 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Surrey Heath ranks #134 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Surrey Heath decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #182 of 296
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #235 of 296
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #134 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #94 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
20 decided
600
Total decisions
78 refused in the year to March 2026