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Have your say on the future of local councils in Surrey

Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us at an online or in-person event where you find out more about Local Government Organisation, ask questions and find out how to have your say. 


Weather warning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Friday 18 July and an amber weather warning on Saturday 19 July. Read our advice during severe weather for more information.  


Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 19 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be able to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Self-build and custom housebuilding privacy statement

To go on the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Register you must provide us with some personal data (eg name, address, contact details). To allow us to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria we require personal data in support of your application (eg evidence of living or working in the borough). We will use this information to assess your eligibility. This is known as a "public task (opens new window)". We are required to do this to meet the provisions of the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 and the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Regulations 2016.

Your personal details will remain confidential and are for use by Guildford Borough Council only. We will not sell your information to other organisations or move your information beyond the UK. General information on plot preferences and locations may be published, but this will not be attributable to individuals.

We will keep entries onto the statutory register forever, unless you request that your details are removed. We will keep supporting documents for up to 4 years.

Further Information

If you have any questions about your data, privacy or the way the Council uses personal information, contact our data protection team.

If you believe we are not processing your data lawfully you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office