Council seeks views on draft Byfleet Neighbourhood Plan

Date
8 August 2025
Planning and building control

People who live, work or run a business in Byfleet are invited to take part in a 6-week consultation.

The council is seeking formal representations on a draft Neighbourhood Plan for Byfleet, which has been submitted by Byfleet Residents’ Neighbourhood Forum.

The plan sets out a vision for the area and gives the local community a greater say in where development takes place and what it looks like.

Hook Heath, Pyrford and West Byfleet neighbourhood areas already have adopted plans. These sit alongside the borough's Development Plan Documents, such as Woking’s Core Strategy, helping to determine the outcome of planning applications within their respective areas.

How to take part in the consultation

Byfleet residents and other interested parties can inspect the application and supporting documents by visiting:

Comments can be sent via email or in writing.

Email: planning.policy@woking.gov.uk 

Write and post to:

Planning Policy Team
Woking Borough Council
Civic Offices
Gloucester Square
Woking
GU21 6YL

All comments must be received by 5pm on Friday 19 September 2025.

Next steps

The draft Byfleet Neighbourhood Plan, along with resident feedback, will be considered by elected members at Full Council on 11 December 2025.

If approved, the document will be submitted to an Independent Examiner for consideration, potentially followed by a referendum next year.