MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LTD McLaren Technology Centre Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 4YH Data via plota.co.uk

PLAN/2026/0204 - Full Planning Application Approved

Proposal

Full planning application for a revised extension to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) to accommodate a test rig, together with the provision of an external condenser compound, within the rear service yard at the McLaren Campus, Woking. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Mar 2026
Approved
6 May 2026

Approved on 6 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Documents 17

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Important details

Council
Woking
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
GU21 4YH
Received
12 Mar 2026
Validated
12 Mar 2026
Ward
Horsell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 May 2026
Decision
Permitted
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
tor&co

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Woking
Planning Authority Score
3.1/10
Poor
#234 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #217 out of 296. Woking is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Woking decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #254 of 296
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #258 of 296
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #217 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #136 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
40 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
18 decided
736
Total decisions
133 refused in the year to March 2026