The Pines 2 Coppice End Pyrford Woking Surrey GU22 8PU

Pending TREE/2026/8077
Council
Date received
26 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
GU22 8PU

Description

Works relating to roots growing under driveway of 1 Coppice End - T1, T2 & T3 (Scots Pines) : Remove all roots within the driveway sand bedding layer (directly beneath the block paving). Remove any additional roots growing directly beneath the membrane that are pushing up through the hogging layer, onto the membrane, up to a maximum root diameter of 60mm. Roots will be carefully traced back to the wall edge or down to a depth of 10cm and pruned with clean, sharp cuts. Avoid tearing or disturbing deeper roots. Roots should be cut at a 90-degree angle. Root pruning work should be carried out under the supervision of a qualified arborist, minimising disturbance to the trees. Deeper roots beneath or within the hoggin layer will remain in situ. (Works subject to TPO 626/0274/1981).

Woking
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#248 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Woking is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 292. Woking is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
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Woking decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #265 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #265 of 292
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #238 of 292
39%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #147 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
22 decided
748
Total decisions
153 refused in 2025