The Woking Borough Council Planning Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss planning and enforcement appeals, and a number of planning applications, including several related to land in the green belt. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 2 September 2025.

Planning and Enforcement Appeals

The committee was scheduled to note a report on planning appeals that had been lodged and appeal decisions that had been made. The appeals lodged included:

• An application for retrospective planning permission for a rear outbuilding at 118 Albert Drive, Sheerwater
• An application for a single-storey rear extension, raising the ridge height to accommodate a lift, rear rooflights, solar panels and associated works at Hillcrest, Pyle Hill, Sutton Green
• An application for a single-storey rear extension, conversion of a garage and alterations to fenestration at 113 Lovelace Drive, Pyrford
• A retrospective application for an additional air conditioning unit at Castle Cottage, Castle Road, Horsell
• A retrospective application for the removal of a front boundary fence and the building of a rendered masonry wall and piers at The Brown House, Aviary Road, Pyrford

The appeal decisions included:

• A dismissed appeal for the construction of a three-bedroom detached house, following the demolition of the existing garage at 2 Pondhue Cottages, Anchor Hill, Knaphill
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a single-storey attached annex and addition of solar panels at Lime Trees, Popes Lane, Horsell
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of four side dormer windows at 17 Fairfax Road, Old Woking
• An allowed appeal for the variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 6 to retain a door in the front elevation to serve the annexe at Kitterick, Shaftesbury Road, Woking
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a first-floor rear extension at 62 Courtenay Road
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey side and rear extension, rear balcony, alterations to external materials and changes to fenestration at Oak Trees, Comeragh Close, Woking
• An allowed appeal for the erection of a single-storey rear extension, lowering of kerb, and creation of front hardstanding and associated landscaping at 144 Goldsworth Road
• A split decision on an appeal for the erection of a two-storey rear extension, the erection of an infill porch to the front and proposed roof enlargement with landscaping and driveway modifications to the front to create 3 parking spaces at 146 Goldsworth Road
• A dismissed appeal for a certificate of lawfulness for the construction of a single-storey outbuilding to provide a gym and home office at 7 School Cottages, Mayford Green, Mayford
• A dismissed appeal for the formation of a new vehicular access at 131 Walton Road
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a two-storey front extension and single-storey rear infill extension with a rear dormer and alterations to roof and fenestration at Hoe House, Prey Heath Road, Mayford
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a two-storey side extension following demolition of existing garage at 21 Vicarage Road, Kingfield
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a detached single garage at Longhurst, 481 Woodham Lane
• A dismissed appeal for the erection of a detached two-storey dwelling and provision of a new access from St Johns Road at Land Rear Of 1-3 St James Close, St Johns

Land West of Ludham, Littlewick Road, Knaphill

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for the use of land for private equestrian purposes, and the construction of 8 stables with a tack and feed room. The application site is in the green belt, and part of it is in flood zone 2¹. The application was called in to committee by a Councillor Greentree. There had been 28 representations received, including comments from the Littlewick Common Residents Association and the Horsell Common Preservation Society. The planning officer's report noted that the British Horse Society recommends one horse per 0.4-0.6 hectares on permanent grazing, and that the application site extends to around 0.77 hectares. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 agreement².

Fields 678, 679 and 793 Adjacent To Ludham, Littlewick Road, Knaphill

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for the use of land for private equestrian purposes. The application site is in the green belt, and part of it is in flood zone 2. The application was referred to the planning committee because the area of the application site is 2.2 ha. There had been 33 representations received, including comments from the Littlewick Common Residents Association and the Horsell Common Preservation Society. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 agreement. This application was to be considered alongside the application for Land West of Ludham, Littlewick Road, Knaphill.

Briarwood Nursery, 145 Saunders Lane, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for the erection of 2 glasshouses and 2 sheds for horticultural use, alterations to external materials of an existing shed, the creation of a water storage pond, and the formation of a car parking area. The application site is in the green belt. The application was referred to the planning committee because it is a 'major' development³. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

The Meadows, Bagshot Road, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for the demolition of the existing building and erection of a 74-bed care home. The application site is in the green belt, and parts of it are in flood zones 2 and 3⁴. The application was referred to the planning committee because it is a 'major' development. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to a legal agreement and conditions.

Oakington, 6 Birch Close, St Johns, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for a certificate of proposed lawful development for a loft conversion with a rear dormer, and the insertion of front and side rooflights. The applicant is a Councillor Stephen Oades. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant the certificate.

Land To The Rear Of Oak Tree House, 1 Oak Tree Road, Knaphill, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for the erection of a detached dwelling and provision of a new access from Brookwood Farm Drive. The applicant is Thameswey Developments Limited. The application was called to the committee at the request of a Councillor Hughes. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to refuse planning permission.

21 – 25 Commercial Way, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for a new shopfront, the installation of an ATM and surround, and the installation of a CCTV camera. The application site is owned by Woking Borough Council. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to conditions. A related application for advertisement consent was also scheduled to be discussed.

1 Lees Farm Cottages, Pyrford Road, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for planning permission for the renovation and re-siting of the existing cart shed, demolition of existing structures and re-location of shed. The cart shed is considered a curtilage listed building⁵. The application was referred to the planning committee by a Councillor Graves. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant planning permission subject to conditions. A related application for listed building consent was also scheduled to be discussed.

1 Lees Farm Cottages, Pyrford Road, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss an application for listed building consent for the renovation and re-siting of the existing cart shed. The application was referred to the planning committee by a Councillor Graves. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to grant listed building consent subject to conditions.

Pineacre Court, The Ridge, Woking

The committee was scheduled to discuss the confirmation of Tree Preservation Order TPO/0001/2025, which protects the oaks and pines at and adjacent to Pineacre Court, The Ridge. The report noted that there had been one letter of objection and eight letters of support. The planning officer's report stated that the recommendation was to confirm the order without modification. The letter of objection that was received by the council stated that the trees are a safety risk, have low public amenity value, and cause nuisance and practical impacts. The report noted that the trees were initially protected by a TPO in 2018, but it was not confirmed and subsequently lapsed. The report also noted that the trees in the vicinity make a significant contribution to the character of the area. The report stated that the issues highlighted in the objection could largely be mitigated by appropriate pruning. The report stated that the safety risk is the responsibility of the owner of the trees, and the TPO would not stop any health and safety works. The report stated that shading and detritus from trees is to be expected in an area of significant tree cover. The report stated that the concerns were not considered to outweigh the public amenity benefits of protecting the trees.