6 Blackdown Close Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8LQ

Pending Consideration TREE/2026/8044
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Mar 2026
Postcode
GU22 8LQ

Description

T1 : Large mature Sweet chestnut tree - Reduce canopy by approximately 2 meters from 8 meters to suitable growth points on overextended limbs to reduce sail in canopy, thin out canopy by approximately 10% due to overcrowded canopy from previously being pollarded, prune any epicormic growth and lift side of canopy overhanging the carriage way by 5.6 meters from ground level for vehicle clearance. (Works subject to TPO 626/0072/1966).

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