Canalside planning applications

The latest planning applications in Canalside, Surrey, from Woking Borough Council, explained in plain English.

Under review
Ref TREE/2026/8247Validated 23/10/2026
T1: Oak - Crown and lateral reduction to lapsed pruning points by max of 3m. Crown thin by 10% (Works subject to TPO 0007/2012)
11 The Riding Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5TA
Under review
Ref COND/2026/0114Validated 16/10/2026
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0876 for Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of two additional storeys above the existing commercial building to provide 22x flats (Amended plans and Description).
6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
2 homes proposed
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0690Validated 14/10/2026
Proposed alterations to existing vehicular access.
Longhurst 481 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey GU21 5ST
Under review
Ref COND/2026/0113Validated 12/10/2026
Approval of details pursuant to Conditon 3 (external finishes) and 9 (water use) of planning permission PLAN/2026/0411 (Mansard roof extension to provide two flats).
Pearl Assurance House 28 High Street Woking Surrey
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0707Validated 09/10/2026
Relocation of 1 no. existing external ATM and replacement of 1 no. existing external ATM with a new accessible ATM, together with associated signage, glazing alterations, replacement manifestation and marketing graphics, and extension of the existing protective railing with glazed infill panels.
LLoyds TSB 30 - 32 Commercial Way Woking Surrey GU21 6ER
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0708Validated 09/10/2026
Internally Illuminated ATM Collar
LLoyds TSB 30 - 32 Commercial Way Woking Surrey GU21 6ER
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0683Validated 02/10/2026
Erection of a single storey front and rear extension and outbuilding ancillary to the main house.
153 Devonshire Avenue Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5QB
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0679Validated 02/10/2026
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, 2x rear dormer windows and front porch. Insertion of side velux.
43 Paxton Gardens Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5TS
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0681Validated 02/10/2026
Erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory. External alterations including removal of existing chimney, flat roof over existing utility room and alterations to fenestration.
9 Paxton Gardens Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5TR
Under review
Ref COND/2026/0105Validated 25/09/2026
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 10 (Sustainable Transport) to PLAN/2025/0876 (Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of two additional storeys above the existing commercial building to provide 22x flats (Amended plans and Description).
6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
2 homes proposed
Under review
Ref TREE/2026/8246Validated 22/09/2026
T1 and T2: Birch trees - Remove to ground level due to decay at stem bases and root damage (Works subject to TPO 626/0525/1998)
St Michaels Shared Church Dartmouth Avenue Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5PJ
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0602Validated 17/09/2026
Erection of a front and side boundary wall of a maximum height of 1.83 metres, comprising part brickwork and brick piers, part-metal railings and access gates (Amended description).
6 St Michaels Road Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5PY
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0611Validated 14/09/2026
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension with walkway below and single storey front extension following demolition of the existing outbuilding. Change of use from house (C3a) to 7 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (sui generis)
9 Board School Road Woking Surrey GU21 5HA
Under review
Ref COND/2026/0102Validated 14/09/2026
Approval of details pursuant to condition 42 (Landscape Management Plan - external) of planning permission PLAN/2018/0444 for Section 73 application to vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of permission ref: PLAN/2014/0014 (Erection of new shops (10,967 sq.m. in Use Classes A1, A2, A3, A5) and medical or commercial floorspace (526 sq.m. in Use Classes D1, D2, B1 or A2). 190 bed hotel of 23 storeys (including plant) (Class C1) with conference facilities, basement level spa and gym. 392 residential apartments (Class C3) with Tower 1, 34 storeys and Tower 2, 30 storeys. Construction of a new local energy centre at the Red Car Park, changes and extension to the Red and Yellow Car Park together with a new Green car park to provide 380 (net) new parking spaces. Creation of a new public square and new civic space and highway works including servicing to Wolsey Place and delivery provision. Closure of Cawsey Way and Church Street West, new all movements junction at Goldsworth Road/Victoria Way and High Street to be one way west with new bus stops and cycle lane. Demolition of the Fire Station, Globe House and part of the existing Wolsey Place Shopping centre) to allow: The provision of 37x additional residential units and associated alterations to housing mix, alterations to car parking provision and extension to Red Car Park, provision of additional stairwells to Towers 1 and 2 and alterations to external finishes, various internal and external alterations and alterations to the level of commercial floor space.
Land At Victoria Way And Church Street West Church Street West Woking Surrey
Under review
Ref COND/2026/0100Validated 10/09/2026
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 8 (Bin and Cycle Stores) of planning permission PLAN/2025/0876 for Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of two additional storeys above the existing commercial building to provide 22x flats (Amended plans and Description).
6 Church Street West Woking Surrey GU21 6DJ
2 homes proposed
Under review
Ref TREE/2026/8231Validated 09/09/2026Decided 19/10/2026
T1 : Robinia - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings, grind out stump 12" below ground level. (Works within Wheatsheaf Conservation Area).
7 Broomhall Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4AP
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0620Validated 09/09/2026
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of an outbuilding.
36 Bunyard Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5NU
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0622Validated 07/09/2026
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use as a gym (Use Class E).
The YPod Centre Chobham Road Woking Surrey GU21 6JD
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0546Validated 04/09/2026
Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension with raised terrace and planters, first floor side extension, front porch and extension to existing side dormer following demolition of existing conservatory.
10 Laurel Crescent Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5SS
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0614Validated 01/09/2026
Erection of detached single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of the existing dwelling.
501 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey GU21 5SR
1 homes proposed
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0609Validated 27/08/2026
The conversion of the existing ancillary space at ground floor level to create 4 x residential (Class C3) dwellings; private amenity space and other associated works.
The Cornerstone Locke Way Woking Surrey GU21 5FZ
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0627Validated 25/08/2026
Erection of a single storey side extension and conversion of garage into living space.
Rahlea 525 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey GU21 5SR
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0557Validated 20/08/2026
Replacement detached dwelling with detached 4 bay garage, entrances gates, bin store, additional hardstanding and alterations to landscaping; following demolition of existing dwelling, storage buildings and sheds.
Hoyte Lodge 464 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey KT15 3QA
1 homes proposed
Approved
Ref PLAN/2026/0587Validated 19/08/2026Decided 07/10/2026
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development to establish whether the breach of Condition 13 of PLAN/2013/0776 has occurred for a period of at least 10 years.
Land Rear Of Maybury Lodge Hotel 83 - 84 Maybury Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JH
Approved
Ref PLAN/2026/0585Validated 17/08/2026Decided 09/10/2026
Application for prior approval under Part 20, Class AB of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of one additional storey above the existing commercial building to provide 11 flats and cycle storage.
St Andrews House West Street Woking Surrey GU21 6EB
11 homes proposed
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0552Validated 14/08/2026
Redevelopment of the site (presently cleared and vacant) to create a mixed-use scheme comprising two interconnected buildings ranging in height up to maximum heights of 16 and 24 storeys respectively (plus basement level), comprising co-living units (Sui Generis use), residential apartments (Use Class C3), commercial units (Use Class E), and associated works.
Land Bound By Church Street East Chobham Road And Christchurch Way Woking Surrey
Approved
Ref PLAN/2026/0584Validated 14/08/2026Decided 12/10/2026
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development to establish whether the breach of Condition 15 of PLAN/2007/0510 has occurred for a period of at least 10 years.
Grove Court Grove Road Woking Surrey
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0544Validated 06/08/2026
Conversion of existing outbuilding to habitable accommodation to provide annex. (Retrospective) (amended description).
24 Courtenay Road Woking Surrey GU21 5HQ
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0551Validated 05/08/2026
Erection of a part two-storey, part single storey rear extension.
36 Bunyard Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5NU
Under review
Ref PLAN/2026/0565Validated 05/08/2026
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
305 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5TU

Planning data from Woking Borough Council (Open Government Licence). Summaries are written by Plans4 and are not official council records — always check the council's planning portal before acting.

Canalside planning applications

T1: Oak - Crown and lateral reduction to lapsed pruning points by max of 3m. Crown thin by 10% (Works subject to TPO 0007/2012)

Proposed alterations to existing vehicular access.

Approval of details pursuant to Conditon 3 (external finishes) and 9 (water use) of planning permission PLAN/2026/0411 (Mansard roof extension to provide two flats).

Relocation of 1 no. existing external ATM and replacement of 1 no. existing external ATM with a new accessible ATM, together with associated signage, glazing alterations, replacement manifestation and marketing graphics, and extension of the existing protective railing with glazed infill panels.

Internally Illuminated ATM Collar

Erection of a single storey front and rear extension and outbuilding ancillary to the main house.

Erection of a single-storey rear extension, 2x rear dormer windows and front porch. Insertion of side velux.

Erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions following demolition of existing conservatory. External alterations including removal of existing chimney, flat roof over existing utility room and alterations to fenestration.

T1 and T2: Birch trees - Remove to ground level due to decay at stem bases and root damage (Works subject to TPO 626/0525/1998)

Erection of a front and side boundary wall of a maximum height of 1.83 metres, comprising part brickwork and brick piers, part-metal railings and access gates (Amended description).

Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension with walkway below and single storey front extension following demolition of the existing outbuilding. Change of use from house (C3a) to 7 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (sui generis)

T1 : Robinia - Fell to ground level and remove all arisings, grind out stump 12" below ground level. (Works within Wheatsheaf Conservation Area).

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the erection of an outbuilding.

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use as a gym (Use Class E).

Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension with raised terrace and planters, first floor side extension, front porch and extension to existing side dormer following demolition of existing conservatory.

Erection of detached single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of the existing dwelling.

The conversion of the existing ancillary space at ground floor level to create 4 x residential (Class C3) dwellings; private amenity space and other associated works.

Erection of a single storey side extension and conversion of garage into living space.

Replacement detached dwelling with detached 4 bay garage, entrances gates, bin store, additional hardstanding and alterations to landscaping; following demolition of existing dwelling, storage buildings and sheds.

Certificate of Existing Lawful Development to establish whether the breach of Condition 13 of PLAN/2013/0776 has occurred for a period of at least 10 years.

Application for prior approval under Part 20, Class AB of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of one additional storey above the existing commercial building to provide 11 flats and cycle storage.

Certificate of Existing Lawful Development to establish whether the breach of Condition 15 of PLAN/2007/0510 has occurred for a period of at least 10 years.

Conversion of existing outbuilding to habitable accommodation to provide annex. (Retrospective) (amended description).

Erection of a part two-storey, part single storey rear extension.

Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.