MCLAREN SUPPORT SERVICES LTD McLaren Technology Centre Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 4YH

Pending Consideration PLAN/2026/0150
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
GU21 4YH

Description

Full planning application for an extension to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) switchboard room, together with the erection of a freestanding UKPN electrical substation and ancillary metering kiosk within the rear service yard.

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