St Johns planning approval rate
St Johns ward in Woking has a 85.3% approval rate based on 156 planning decisions. Woking overall: 84.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
85.3%
ward approval rate
156
Decisions
133
Approved
23
Refused
84.4%
Woking average
St Johns is broadly in line with the Woking average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How St Johns compares
St Johns ward
85.3%
Woking overall
84.4%
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Recent decisions in St Johns
(T1) : Oak tree - Reduce upper limbs overhanging house by approx. 3.5m. Reduce l · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Erection of a rear outbuilding. · Fri 29 May 2026
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions. 1no rear dormer, 3no · Fri 29 May 2026
Erection of a first floor side extension. · Thu 28 May 2026
Prior Approval for the Change of Use from Class E offices into Class C3 two unit · Fri 15 May 2026
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