4 Larchwood Road St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 8XB

Pending Consideration PLAN/2026/0140
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
GU21 8XB

Description

Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions. 1no rear dormer, 3no roof lights and 2no sun tunnels. Alterations to existing roof forms. Fenestration and landscaping alterations. Removal of 2no chimneys and reduction of the existing garage.

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