Alms Heath public inquiry

What you need to know

A public inquiry is a formal procedure open to the public. It's led by a Planning Inspector. The procedure allows the named parties to give evidence. The Inspector will consider all the information on the appeal before making a decision.

A planning inquiry related to Land on the east side of, Alms Heath, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NZ will open at 10:00am on 29 September 2026 and is anticipated to run for 4 days across 29 September, 30 September, 1 October and 2 October, with the following two days (5 and 6 October) held in reserve should these be required.

This will take place at Guildford Borough Council offices, Millmead House Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB.

Reason for inquiry

Appeal by Messrs Knight, Cawley et al. against refusal of planning application 25/P/01459.

Planning application number: 25/P/01459 (opens new window). Planning Appeal reference number: 25/P/01459/APL. Appeal number: 6008422

Description of works: Change of use of land for the proposed creation of 6 gypsy/traveller pitches, comprising the siting of 6 mobile homes, 6 touring caravans, the erection of 6 dayrooms and the formation of a new access road to Alms Heath (part retrospective).

Site address: Land on the east side of, Alms Heath, Ockham, Woking, GU23 6NZ

The inquiry will not be livestreamed.

Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate

Rodwell St. Clair

Email: Rodwell.StClair.2H@planninginspectorate.gov.uk

Tel: 0303 444 5644

Documents for the inquiry

To view documents enter the reference number 25/P/01459/APL in the search bar. 

View core documents (opens new window)

Dates and times

Day 1  10:00-17:00

Day 2  10:00-17:00

Day 3  10:00-17:00

Day 4  10:00-17:00

Day 5  10:00-17:00 (Reserve day)

Day 6  10:00-17:00 (Reserve day)