Driveways and dropped kerbs in Woking
559 applications since 2020. 419 approved and 97 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 5 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- A new or replacement hard surface in front of the house over 5 square metres must be porous, or drain to a lawn or border within the property
- A new access onto a minor road is only permitted alongside other permitted works; onto a classified or trunk road it needs permission
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 64 | 38 | 9 |
| 2025 | 83 | 64 | 12 |
| 2024 | 87 | 67 | 15 |
| 2023 | 83 | 64 | 14 |
| 2022 | 61 | 44 | 15 |
| 2021 | 103 | 81 | 17 |
| 2020 | 78 | 61 | 15 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Rose Architects | 15 | 22 |
| MB Architecture | 5 | 7 |
| Heritage Architecture | 3 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge | 999 | 217 | about 1 in 6 |
| Guildford | 248 | 75 | about 1 in 4 |
| Runnymede | 300 | 59 | about 1 in 6 |
| Surrey Heath | 317 | 67 | about 1 in 6 |