124 Woodlands Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AS Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration PLAN/2026/0417
Council
Date received
5 Jun 2026
Date validated
5 Jun 2026
Postcode
KT14 6AS

Description

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for conversion of garage into habitable accommodation. The works include the removal/replacement of the existing garage door and the installation of a new external wall and window to match the character and appearance of the existing dwelling. Internal works will include insulation, floor/wall upgrades and associated alterations to form habitable space. No new vehicular access, new street, additional hardstanding or separate means of enclosure is proposed. Existing drainage arrangements will remain largely unchanged, with any minor alterations connected to the existing domestic drainage system where required. Data via plota.co.uk

Woking
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#248 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 292. Woking is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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Woking decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #265 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #265 of 292
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #238 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #147 of 292
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