Canalside planning approval rate
Canalside ward in Woking has a 83.6% approval rate based on 947 planning decisions. Woking overall: 85.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
83.6%
ward approval rate
947
Decisions
792
Approved
155
Refused
85.8%
Woking average
Canalside is 2.2 percentage points below the Woking average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Canalside compares
Canalside ward
83.6%
Woking overall
85.8%
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Recent decisions in Canalside
T1 - Oak Tree: Remove lower branches from the ground up to 4.5m in front garden · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Erection of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension and attached · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Retrospective planning application for rear outbuilding, altered levels to the r · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Formation of a new vehicular access and creation of front hardstanding. · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Erection of a first-floor side extension. Insertion of rooflights to all four ro · Mon 27 Jul 2026
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